Retired Admiral Robert Moret - from the US Navy - confirmed that the Houthis have other weapons stores that require elimination, and that the Pentagon has placed these goals among its priorities.

The American expert referred to the recent American strikes using B-2 bombers, stressing that using this type of aircraft is more effective compared to using drones.

He explained that what the United States has implemented so far in the Red Sea are defensive positions targeting ammunition depots and leadership positions of the Houthis.

He stressed that the Houthis resorting to storing weapons underground is evidence that these stores contain ballistic missiles, winged ones, and drones of various types.

He pointed out that the American strikes reduced the capabilities of the Houthis, and prevented them from carrying out further operations using missiles and drones.

Robert Moret explained that the other reason for the United States’ use of the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers is to enhance and support the capabilities of the American army in the region.

He added: “The use of these aircraft is a message to Iran that the United States has the capabilities, and will use its weapons to stand by its allies and prevent any threat that affects the security of the region,” as he put it.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the US Air Force carried out precise strikes on 5 underground weapons storage sites in areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen.

He explained that these strikes involved B-2 bombers, which are distinguished by their ability to carry huge quantities of ammunition, giving them superior destructive power compared to other aircraft.

He indicated that the Houthis will face consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks, stressing that Washington will not hesitate to take any measures to deter attacks and protect freedom of navigation.

The US Treasury Department announced the imposition of sanctions on 18 individuals, companies and ships transporting oil to finance the Houthi militia.

She explained that the sanctions included the captains of ships transporting illicit oil, in addition to the companies that manage these ships, due to their relations with Saeed Al-Jamal, the Iranian-backed Houthi financial official.

She also explained that Al-Jamal Network revenues continue to fund Houthi attacks in the region, noting that the Houthis still depend on the Saeed Al-Jamal International Network to transport and sell Iranian oil.