The US Central Command issued a statement about its recent operations against the Houthis, with the participation of Britain and a number of countries, including an Arab country.

Scoop24 ​​News republishes the text of the statement:-

US forces and allies carry out joint strikes

Tampa, Florida - On January 11, 2024 at 2:30 am Sana’a time, Central Command forces executed

The US, in coordination with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Bahrain, launched joint strikes to target the Houthis

And reduce their ability to continue their illegal and reckless attacks on American ships and international and commercial ships at sea

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This multinational action targeted radar systems, air defense systems, and storage and launch sites for a unilateral attack

The trend on unmanned aerial systems, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.

Since October 17, 2023, Houthi militants supported by Iran have been trying to attack and harass 27 ships in international shipping lanes.

These unlawful incidents included attacks that used anti-ship ballistic missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cruise missiles in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. These strikes have nothing to do with Operation “Guardian of Prosperity,” which is a completely separate operation from it, and there is a defense alliance that includes more than 20 countries operating in the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.

General Michael said: "We hold the Houthi militants and their destabilizing Iranian sponsors responsible for the illegal, indiscriminate and reckless attacks on international shipping that have affected 55 countries so far, including endangering the lives of hundreds of sailors, including the United States."

Eric Kurella, commander of US Central Command, added, "Their illegal and dangerous actions will not be tolerated, and they will be held accountable."