In a coordinated effort, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom carried out strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday. Joint Air Raids Target 36 Houthi LocationsThe joint air raids targeted 36 Houthi locations across 13 sites in Yemen. The strikes aimed at disrupting and degrading the capabilities the Houthi rebels employ to threaten international and commercial shipping, as well as naval vessels transiting the Red Sea. US, UK – Preventative Strikes on Anti-Ship MissilesPrior to the joint air raids, U.S. forces conducted strikes against six Houthi anti-ship missiles that were reportedly prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. Retaliatory Strikes Following Jordan AttackThe joint strikes in Yemen occurred a day after unilateral American strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.
