US Launches New ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Houthi missiles ‘presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region,’ CENTCOM said.

A Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) is launched from USS Gravely against what the U.S. military describe as Houthi military targets in Yemen, on Feb. 3, 2024. U.S. Central Command/Handout via Reuters

U.S. armed forces carried out seven “self-defense strikes” against Houthi targets in Yemen on Feb. 8, as the Iranian-backed group renewed its attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

The strikes targeted four Houthi unmanned surface vessels and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared for launch against ships in the Red Sea, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.