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Biden Orders New Strikes on Houthis, Promises Ongoing Pressure

In recent events, the United States conducted another strike against Houthi forces in Yemen on Friday.

Editor Ritam English by Editor Ritam English
Jan 13, 2024, 11:20 am IST
Biden Orders New Strikes on Houthis, Promises Ongoing Pressure

Biden Orders New Strikes on Houthis, Promises Ongoing Pressure

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In recent events, the United States conducted another strike against Houthi forces in Yemen on Friday. This action followed the Biden administration’s commitment to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea. The strike targeted a radar site, part of ongoing efforts to counter Houthi attacks in the region.

U.S. and British forces carried out numerous strikes on Houthi facilities the day before, raising concerns about a potential escalation in the already troubled region. The strikes aimed at limiting the Houthi group’s ability to store, launch, and guide missiles or drones, which they have used to threaten shipping in the Red Sea.

President Biden warned of further strikes if Houthi attacks on merchant and military vessels persisted. The Houthi movement, backed by Iran, considers its maritime campaign as support for Palestinians in Gaza facing conflict with Israel.

The Pentagon reported hitting 60 targets in 28 sites, reducing the Houthi’s capacity to launch fresh attacks. However, the Houthi leaders vowed retaliation, emphasizing their commitment to continuing assaults on regional shipping.

Witnesses reported explosions at military bases in Sanaa, Taiz, a naval base in Hodeidah, and military sites in the coastal Hajjah governorate. The UK Maritime Trade Operations noted a missile landing in the sea near a ship southeast of the Yemeni port of Aden.

The situation has raised concerns about a broader regional conflict, with the Red Sea crisis linked to the violent spillover from the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The international community, including the U.S. and Britain, justified the strikes as necessary to disrupt Houthi attacks on vessels and commercial shipping.

The impact of these events extends beyond the immediate conflict, affecting oil prices, with Brent crude rising over $2 initially. Commercial ship-tracking data revealed disruptions in the Red Sea, with oil tankers altering routes. Global concerns about inflation and supply chain disruptions have also surfaced.

While some U.S. allies supported the strikes with logistical and intelligence assistance, others, like Italy, Spain, and France, chose not to participate, fearing a wider escalation. The situation remains complex, with Iran condemned the strikes, but no direct indication of seeking conflict has emerged yet.

As the events unfold, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in Yemen and the broader implications for regional stability and global economic factors.

Tags: Israel Hamas ConflictJoe BidenPresident BidenHouthiRed SeaHouthi AttackHouthi Attacks on ShippingHouthi Rebels in Red SeaYemen's Houthi
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