In a coordinated move, the United States and the United Kingdom conducted strikes against targets associated with the Houthi Ansarullah movement in Yemen for the sixth time within a seven-day period. The incident was reported by a Yemeni television channel, Al-Masirah, which has been monitoring the ongoing conflict from the region.
The latest operation targeted the port city of Hodeida, a key urban center on Yemen’s Red Sea coastline with a population near half a million. The report from Al-Masirah specifically identified the Al-Jaban area as the focal point of this round of attacks, underscoring the city’s significance in maritime trade and regional security considerations.
At this time, no further details about casualties or material damage have been released, and there has been no official comment from the involved parties to corroborate the initial claims.
Earlier in the week, reports indicated that the United States conducted a fifth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Those sources stated that the actions were preemptive and aimed at neutralizing missiles and launchers in the group’s arsenal, suggesting a broader objective of constraining the Houthis’ military capabilities.
In response to these developments, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov labeled the strikes by the United States and its ally as unlawful, expressing concern over what he described as interference in Yemen. The remarks add to the diplomatic frictions surrounding the ongoing conflict and its broader regional repercussions.
Meanwhile, in Britain officials publicly discussed steps to prevent a further hardening of tensions in the Red Sea area. The conversations highlighted the persistent risk of escalation that could impact shipping routes, humanitarian aid deliveries, and regional stability as external powers continue to engage in actions aimed at shaping the conflict’s trajectory.