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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Houthi rebels casualties
2. US-British airstrikes Yemen

Joint British-U.S. airstrikes in Yemen targeted Houthi rebels, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 35 injuries. The strikes were a response to increased rebel attacks on shipping during the Israel-Hamas conflict. U.S. F/A-18 jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were involved, with other warships participating. The Houthis claimed civilian casualties in Hodeida, while the U.K. conducted strikes in Ghulayfiqah on drone facilities and weapons storage. The conflict escalated with threats of retaliation from Houthi officials. The rebels have been targeting shipping in the Red Sea, including attacking a ship carrying grain to Iran. The situation remains tense as both sides continue military action.

Joint British-U.S. Airstrikes Targeting Houthi Rebels in Yemen

In a recent series of joint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, at least 16 people have been reported dead and 35 others wounded. The strikes, which took place in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, were in response to the rebels’ attacks on shipping in the region.

Details of the Airstrikes

According to three U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity, the airstrikes hit a range of underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, as well as a Houthi vessel and other strategic locations. The strikes were carried out to counter the recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

U.S. Involvement

The U.S. F/A-18 fighter jets involved in the airstrikes took off from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. Additional U.S. warships in the region also participated in the operation, targeting Houthi military sites.

Houthi Response

The Houthis have condemned the airstrikes, specifically pointing out one strike that hit a building housing Hodeida Radio and civilian homes in the port city on the Red Sea. They claim that all those killed and injured in Hodeida were civilians, although this information has not been independently verified.

Threats of Retaliation

Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam and official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti have both issued warnings of further retaliation against the U.S. and the U.K. in response to the airstrikes. The conflict between the Houthis and the Western powers shows no signs of abating.

International Response

In the United Kingdom, the Defense Ministry has confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s conducted strikes on Hodeida and Ghulayfiqah. The targets were identified as buildings housing drone control facilities and surface-to-air weapons, in self-defense against the ongoing threat posed by the Houthis.

Escalating Tensions

The airstrikes mark a continuation of the conflict between the Western powers and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. With both sides showing a willingness to escalate the situation, the region remains on edge as the violence persists.