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U.S. Military Hits Houthi Arms to Protect Red Sea Shipping

1/11/2025

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In a decisive move, the U.S. military struck Houthi weapons depots in Yemen on Wednesday, aiming to safeguard naval vessels in the Red Sea. CENTCOM reported no U.S. personnel were injured. This operation underscores a surge in military efforts against the Iran-backed group, which has intensified its assaults on shipping and Israel since October 2023.

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In a decisive move, the U.S. military struck Houthi weapons depots in Yemen on Wednesday, aiming to safeguard naval vessels in the Red Sea. CENTCOM reported no U.S. personnel were injured. This operation underscores a surge in military efforts against the Iran-backed group, which has intensified its assaults on shipping and Israel since October 2023.