The United States Central Command announced that its forces targeted several Houthi weapons depots and systems in areas under their control in Yemen with 'precise airstrikes' on November 9 and 10 (19 and 20 Aban). According to CENTCOM, the facilities and depots of the Houthis, which contained various advanced weapons and were used by this group supported by the Islamic Republic to target military and civilian ships in international waters of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, were completely destroyed. CENTCOM stated that in these operations, F-35 aircraft and other U.S. Air Force equipment were utilized to stop the repeated and hostile Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. The report indicated that in addition to the F-35 fighter jets of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy destroyers Stockdale and Spruance also destroyed several Houthi missile systems in a separate operation. The destroyed weapons included eight unmanned aerial systems (drones), five anti-ship ballistic missiles, and four anti-ship cruise missiles. CENTCOM emphasized that these actions demonstrate the ongoing commitment of CENTCOM forces to protect U.S. personnel, regional partners, and international shipping while maintaining security and stability in the region, and that they will continue to safeguard maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and counter any threats to regional stability.
CENTCOM Targets Houthi Weapons Depots and Systems Supported by the Islamic Republic
U.S. Central Command conducted airstrikes on Houthi weapons depots in Yemen, destroying advanced weaponry used to target ships in international waters. The operation involved F-35 aircraft and U.S. Navy destroyers, aimed at protecting maritime traffic and regional stability. This action highlights ongoing U.S. military engagement in the region amidst concerns over Iranian influence.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
CENTCOM targeted Houthi weapons depots in Yemen, linked to Iran, to protect maritime security.
- U.S. Central Command attack Houthi weapons depots and systems
- U.S. Navy destroyers destroy Houthi missile systems
- U.S. Air Force utilize F-35 aircraft
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
U.S. military actions aim to protect international shipping from Iranian-backed Houthi threats.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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