Houthis Claim US and UK Bombed Hodeidah Airport in Yemen Six Times

Iran-backed Houthi media reports that American and British fighter jets bombed the international airport in Hodeidah, western Yemen, six times on Wednesday, June 2. The Al-Masirah television network, operated by the Houthis, did not provide any details on casualties or damages from these attacks. Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday that it intercepted and destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi drones. CENTCOM stated on social media platform X that around 16:15 local time in Sana'a, US military forces successfully targeted four drones in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. CENTCOM added, 'Our forces assessed that these drones posed an immediate threat to US forces, the coalition, and commercial vessels in the region.' CENTCOM emphasized that these actions are aimed at 'protecting freedom of navigation and making international waters safer for the United States, the coalition, and commercial vessels.' Houthi attacks on international shipping routes in the Red Sea have disrupted global transport through the Suez Canal, forcing shipping companies to choose longer and more expensive routes around southern Africa. An American defense official stated that since the start of their attacks on November 19 (28 Aban) of last year until May 9, the Houthis have conducted attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.