US Conducted 5 Self-Defense Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen, Military Says

A fighter jet is launched from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during a strike against what the U.S. military describe as Houthi military targets in Yemen, on Feb. 3, 2024. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers/Handout via Reuters

WASHINGTON—The United States conducted five self-defense strikes in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, U.S. Central Command said on Sunday.

It said it struck three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vessel, and one unmanned surface vessel on Saturday.