America bombed Houthi positions in Yemen for the second time in 24 hours

The United States bombed Shia Houthi rebel positions in Yemen for the second time in 24 hours this Friday, announced John Kirby One of the White House spokespeople.

According to the spokesperson, the US Army took action three attacks on two targets Of the rebels.

Washington asked for destroy some missiles Kirby said the Houthis were going to use it to attack ships in the Red Sea.

Specifically, around 6:45 pm Sanaa time (3:45 pm GMT), US forces detected missiles in areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen, determined that they were a threat and destroyed them, The United States Central Command detailed in a statement. US Army (CENTCOM).

This Friday is the second attack against the Houthis in Yemen in less than 24 hours. On Thursday, the United States bombed other missiles that were to be used against ships the Red Sea.

It is the sixth attack by US forces on the Houthis since the rebel group began months ago attacking ships in the Red Sea and the Bab el Mandeb Strait that they claim belong to Israel or are headed to that country.

These attacks may be from Tehran-backed Houthis Big impact on world economy Because about 15% of global maritime trade transits through the Red Sea.

The United States and the United Kingdom launched their first strikes against Houthi-related targets in Yemen on January 12. first major act of retaliation For attacks in the Red Sea against rebels.

Additionally, at the diplomatic level, the United States this week announced Designation of the Houthis as “terrorists”, Which the group considered an “honor”.

The Houthis are part of the so-called “axis of resistance” organized by Iran to expand its influence in the Middle East. They say they began attacking merchant ships in retaliation for Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip, which has killed about 25,000 people.