The United States and its allies conducted targeted military actions against almost thirty locations, employing roughly 150 munitions, according to a Pentagon spokesperson cited by RIA News. The spokesperson described the operation as comprising a first wave that struck sixteen sites, followed by an additional set of twelve targets. Officials emphasized the scale of the strike, noting that the campaign involved just under thirty distinct locations and used a little more than 150 individual munitions. The remarks reflect a coordinated effort aimed at decisively disrupting adversarial activity in the specified theater. [Citation: Pentagon briefing, as reported by RIA News]
During a separate briefing, a Pentagon representative suggested that the joint U.S. and U.K. strike against Yemen would deter Houthis from mounting high-intensity assaults against Red Sea shipping lanes, at least for the near term. The official framed the operation as a preventive measure designed to reduce the likelihood of persistent and aggressive disruption to international maritime traffic in the region. [Citation: Pentagon briefing]
The Pentagon reported that the airstrike against Yemen was a coordinated effort involving the aircraft carrier Eisenhower, the submarine Ohio, and a flotilla of destroyers and cruisers. The deployment showcased a multi- platform approach, combining carrier-based airpower with naval surface ships to maximize effects against identified targets. [Citation: Pentagon communications]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all parties to avoid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, stressing the broader consequences of renewed hostilities for regional stability and global trade. The UN chief highlighted that attacks on shipping routes threaten the reliability of international supply chains and have potential humanitarian repercussions worldwide. [Citation: United Nations remarks]
Earlier reporting indicated that the United States deployed a carrier strike group into the Strait of Aden in response to Houthi attacks. The move was framed as a strategic precaution intended to safeguard maritime routes and deter further aggression while allowing for rapid reaction if threats reemerged in the area. [Citation: Pentagon/State Department updates]