Continued Confrontation of the U.S. Army with the 'Malicious Behavior' of Houthi Forces Supported by the Islamic Republic

The U.S. Central Command announced that its forces responded to the destructive actions of the Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday, June 13, neutralizing their operations against maritime transport. According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces destroyed three anti-ship cruise missile launchers in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen and intercepted a drone launched by the group over the Red Sea. CENTCOM also reported that the Houthis separately launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles towards the Red Sea, which were destroyed without any casualties or damage. According to the report, the Houthis attacked a Greek ship in the Red Sea with an unmanned surface vessel, causing engine damage and water ingress to the Greek vessel 'MV Teutore,' which was reportedly returning from Russia. CENTCOM emphasized that this 'malicious and reckless behavior' of the Iran-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of sailors across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The British newspaper Telegraph reported on Wednesday, January 10, 2023, citing its intelligence sources in Iran, that the Houthi group has been trained at the 'Khamenei University of Marine Sciences and Technologies' in Zibakenar, Rasht, under the supervision of Ali Khamenei. The current U.S. administration, which had removed the Houthis from the list of terrorist organizations at the beginning of Joe Biden's presidency, re-designated the rebel group as 'specially designated global terrorists' on February 16. The Greek cargo ship was targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea, continuing their sabotage in international waters; they also attacked two cargo ships belonging to Switzerland and Germany. The British security company Ambrey reported that a cargo ship was struck by a missile off the coast of Yemen. The Houthis have detained at least 15 Yemeni citizens working for international organizations. Israel rejected the Houthis' claims regarding attacks on ships in Haifa port. The Houthis unveiled a missile similar to the Iranian 'hypersonic missile.' Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel were also reported, with the Houthis claiming to have targeted the port of Eilat. The registration of Ahmadinejad in the presidential elections was reflected in the news agencies; he registered as a Holocaust denier.