On December 21, 2024, the U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes in Sana’a, Yemen, targeting facilities operated by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The strikes successfully hit a missile storage site and a command-and-control center. CENTCOM released footage showing F/A-18 aircraft launching from naval assets, with support from both Navy and Air Force units.
These operations are part of a broader U.S. strategy to counter Houthi aggression in the region. Earlier, on May 30, 2024, the U.S. and the U.K. conducted joint airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, following a surge in attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthis had launched over 50 attacks on ships, resulting in casualties and disruptions to maritime traffic.
The recent U.S. airstrikes aim to degrade the Houthis’ military capabilities and deter further attacks that threaten regional stability and international maritime operations. The situation remains dynamic, with potential implications for U.S. foreign policy and security interests in the Middle East.
