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USA
US and UK Launch Fresh Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Washington D.C., February 24, 2024 – In response to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Houthi rebels, the United States and the United Kingdom launched a joint airstrike operation on Saturday, targeting 18 Huthi positions across Yemen. A joint statement released by both nations confirmed the strikes, which aimed to “further degrade the Houthis’ ability to threaten shipping…
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US Airstrikes Target Missiles in Yemen Amid Escalating Houthi Threats
Washington( USA): The US military conducted airstrikes in Yemen, targeting five missiles, including one for land attacks and four for ships, in response to ongoing Houthi attacks on shipping on Sunday. The strikes were carried out to protect US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. This action follows previous air raids against Iran-backed Houthis. Additionally, the US launched…
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World News
Qatar Pauses LNG Tanker Movements Amidst Yemen Airstrikes
Qatar has reportedly halted the transit of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, reported Bloomberg. Ship-tracking data reveals that at least five Qatari LNG vessels heading towards the Red Sea’s southern end have been paused since Friday. The Combined Military Forces, including the US and UK navies, advised…
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US and UK Launch Airstrikes in Yemen, Targeting Houthi-Linked Sites
The United States and Britain conducted airstrikes against Houthi-linked sites in Yemen, marking the first direct military action against the Iran-backed group since it targeted international shipping in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that the strikes aimed to send a clear message against attacks on personnel and threats to navigation freedom. Britain’s defense ministry noted a potential blow…
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British Ready to Act Against Houthi Rebels Targeting Red Sea Shipping
Grant Shapps, the Defence Secretary, has announced that British forces are prepared to take direct action against Houthi rebels who pose a threat to cargo ships in the Red Sea. In a newspaper article, Shapps emphasized the UK’s commitment to protecting the vital shipping lane and cited a recent incident where a British warship shot down a suspected attack drone…
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World News
USS Carney Takes Down Houthi Drones in Red Sea Defensive Maneuver
In the Red Sea on Sunday, a U.S. Navy ship took defensive action by intercepting multiple drones approaching from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, as reported by a U.S. official. The USS Carney, engaged in safeguarding commercial vessels, successfully downed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in at least two instances during Houthi attacks. The Pentagon, acknowledging the incidents, stated that additional information…
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