<p>Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Saturday (February 10) that 17 of their fighters were killed in US strikes in Yemeni capital Sanaa.</p>

<p>"The bodies of a number of martyrs of the nation and the armed and security forces who were martyred as a result of the bombing of the American-British aggression were carried through Sanaa today in a solemn funeral procession," said official media of Houthi rebels said. It also listed their names.</p>

<p>On Thursday, the United States said on Thursday that it had carried out several strikes on Houthi missile launchers.</p>

<p>The Houthi rebels have been attacking global shipping on the vital trade route in the Red Sea. The rebels say that the attacks are aimed at shipping linked to Israel but there are fears that constant attacks may disrupt or even stop the global trade through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Israel-Hamas war: 1 wounded in Israeli strikes, Palenstine Red Crescent shares video</strong></p>

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<p>The US and the UK have been carrying out strikes against Houthi targets in order to deter aggression. The Houthis in turn, have said that they will target commercial interests of US and the UK.</p>

<p>On Saturday, supporters of Houthi rebels gathered at Al-Shaab mosque in Sanaa for funerals of fighters killed in the strikes.</p>

<p>"We convey our message through these martyrs that it is absolutely impossible for us to abandon our position, which is based on principles and faith, and which forced us to take action," said Abu Motaz Ghalib, one of the mourners, as quoted by AFP.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the official news agency of Houthi rebels said that US, UK strikes had hit targets in Hodeida region of Yemen.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israeli-army-accused-of-deliberately-attacking-ambulance-killing-six-year-old-girl-688966">Gaza war: Israeli Army accused of deliberately attacking ambulance, killing six-year-old girl</a></strong></p>

<p>A day before that, the rebels said that they had attacked US and British ships in Red Sea. The Houthis said they carried out two attacks.</p>

<p>The attacks on global shipping has spooked shipping companies and has raised insurance premiums. Many companies are avoiding Red Sea which is proving to be a costly affair.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Saturday (February 10) that 17 of their fighters were killed in US strikes in Yemeni capital Sanaa. "The bodies of a number of martyrs of the nation and the armed and security forces who were martyred as a result of the bombing of the American-British aggression were carried through Sanaa today in a solemn funeral procession," said official media of Houthi rebels said.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Saturday (February 10) that 17 of their fighters were killed in US strikes in Yemeni capital Sanaa. "The bodies of a number of martyrs of the nation and the armed and security forces who were martyred as a result of the bombing of the American-British aggression were carried through Sanaa today in a solemn funeral procession," said official media of Houthi rebels said. It also listed their names. On Thursday, the United States said on Thursday that it had carried out several strikes on Houthi missile launchers. The Houthi rebels have been attacking global shipping on the vital trade route in the Red Sea. The rebels say that the attacks are aimed at shipping linked to Israel but there are fears that constant attacks may disrupt or even stop the global trade through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: 1 wounded in Israeli strikes, Palenstine Red Crescent shares video × The US and the UK have been carrying out strikes against Houthi targets in order to deter aggression. The Houthis in turn, have said that they will target commercial interests of US and the UK. On Saturday, supporters of Houthi rebels gathered at Al-Shaab mosque in Sanaa for funerals of fighters killed in the strikes. "We convey our message through these martyrs that it is absolutely impossible for us to abandon our position, which is based on principles and faith, and which forced us to take action," said Abu Motaz Ghalib, one of the mourners, as quoted by AFP. On Wednesday, the official news agency of Houthi rebels said that US, UK strikes had hit targets in Hodeida region of Yemen. Also Read | Gaza war: Israeli Army accused of deliberately attacking ambulance, killing six-year-old girl A day before that, the rebels said that they had attacked US and British ships in Red Sea. The Houthis said they carried out two attacks. The attacks on global shipping has spooked shipping companies and has raised insurance premiums. Many companies are avoiding Red Sea which is proving to be a costly affair. (With inputs from agencies)

US strikes killed 17 fighters, say Yemen’s Houthi rebels

The United States intends to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, the White House national security adviser said, after hitting Tehran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

US intends more strikes against Iran-backed groups, says White House

US launches more strikes against Houthis

In less than 30 minutes, the United States struck 85 targets spread across 7 cities in Iraq and Syria. These American airstrikes were carried out as a reprisal against a drone attack on an American base in Jordan, in which 3 American soldiers were killed and 40 others were injured. And according to the United States, this is just the beginning of a multi-tiered response. Even though both the Americans and the Iranians have repeatedly insisted that neither side wants a full-blown conflict. What is abundantly clear is that the Israel-Gaza war that began on the 7th of October has spread way beyond the frontiers of Gaza. By backing the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip to the hilt, the United States is getting more and more involved in this new West Asia conflict. And even if the political leaders at this moment are not willing to say it out loud, what is playing out is a subtle but steady proxy war between the United States and Iran. Our next report will get you the details

United States unleashes deadly airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq & Syria

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched fresh attacks in the Red Sea & Gulf of Aden. Rebels launched six missiles toward two merchant ships. Three of the missiles were aimed at the MV Star Nasia while remaining three were likely targeting MV Morning Tide.

Houthis launch multiple anti-ship ballistic missile attacks in Red Sea & Gulf of Aden

<p>Yemen's internationally-recognised government Monday (Feb 5) named foreign minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the new prime minister in a surprise appointment that analysts say will likely anger the country's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.</p>

<p>Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed at a time of rising tensions in the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country following a spate of Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels which have prompted retaliatory strikes by the United States and Britain.</p>

<p>A decree issued by Yemen's presidential council and carried by the official Saba news agency announced bin Mubarak's appointment as premier and assigned the outgoing prime minister to the post of presidential advisor.</p>

<p>It did not give a reason for the move.</p>

<p>Bin Mubarak, Yemen's former ambassador to the US, is widely seen as a staunch adversary of the Houthi rebels, who abducted him in 2015 and held him captive for several days.</p>

<p>He previously served as chief of staff of Yemen's presidential office and was also appointed as the country's envoy to the United Nations in 2018.</p>

<p>Mohammed Al-Basha, a Yemen expert for the US-based Navanti research group, said bin Mubarak is seen as one of the "architects of the Saudi-led coalition" that intervened against Houthis in 2015 to prop up the internationally-recognised government, a year after the rebels captured the capital Sanaa.</p>

<p>"The Houthis are unlikely to embrace the appointment of bin Mubarak," he said, adding that bin Mubarak is a long-time adversary of the group.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-destroys-10-houthi-attack-drones-control-station-in-yemen-686086"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US destroys 10 Houthi attack drones, control station in Yemen</strong></a></p>

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<p>His appointment "is likely to intensify tensions between the Huthis and the internationally recognised government," the expert added.</p>

<p>The Houthis, part of the anti-Western, anti-Israel "axis of resistance" of Iranian-backed groups, have been harassing Red Sea shipping for months, triggering US and British reprisal attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Houthis have launched more than 30 attacks on commercial shipping and naval vessels since November 19, according to the Pentagon.</p>

<p>The rebels say the attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians and in protest at the Israel-Hamas war that has been raging in the Gaza Strip since October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attacks have prompted some shipping companies to detour around southern Africa to avoid the Red Sea, a vital route that normally carries about 12 per cent of global maritime trade.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-carry-out-joint-air-raids-against-houthi-targets-in-yemen-hit-36-sites-686775"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;US, UK carry out joint air raids against Houthi targets in Yemen, hit 36 sites</strong></a></p>

<p>In response, US and British forces have launched strikes targeting Huthi missile sites and other military facilities. The US has also carried out a series of unilateral strikes.</p>

<p>In recent remarks, bin Mubarak called on the European Union to designate the Huthis as a terrorist group and has advocated for increased military support to government forces in the wake of the Red Sea attacks.</p>


Yemen's internationally-recognised government Monday (Feb 5) named foreign minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the new prime minister in a surprise appointment that analysts say will likely anger the country's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Yemen's internationally-recognised government Monday (Feb 5) named foreign minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the new prime minister in a surprise appointment that analysts say will likely anger the country's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed at a time of rising tensions in the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country following a spate of Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels which have prompted retaliatory strikes by the United States and Britain. A decree issued by Yemen's presidential council and carried by the official Saba news agency announced bin Mubarak's appointment as premier and assigned the outgoing prime minister to the post of presidential advisor. It did not give a reason for the move. Bin Mubarak, Yemen's former ambassador to the US, is widely seen as a staunch adversary of the Houthi rebels, who abducted him in 2015 and held him captive for several days. He previously served as chief of staff of Yemen's presidential office and was also appointed as the country's envoy to the United Nations in 2018. Mohammed Al-Basha, a Yemen expert for the US-based Navanti research group, said bin Mubarak is seen as one of the "architects of the Saudi-led coalition" that intervened against Houthis in 2015 to prop up the internationally-recognised government, a year after the rebels captured the capital Sanaa. "The Houthis are unlikely to embrace the appointment of bin Mubarak," he said, adding that bin Mubarak is a long-time adversary of the group. Watch | US destroys 10 Houthi attack drones, control station in Yemen × His appointment "is likely to intensify tensions between the Huthis and the internationally recognised government," the expert added. The Houthis, part of the anti-Western, anti-Israel "axis of resistance" of Iranian-backed groups, have been harassing Red Sea shipping for months, triggering US and British reprisal attacks. The Houthis have launched more than 30 attacks on commercial shipping and naval vessels since November 19, according to the Pentagon. The rebels say the attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians and in protest at the Israel-Hamas war that has been raging in the Gaza Strip since October. The attacks have prompted some shipping companies to detour around southern Africa to avoid the Red Sea, a vital route that normally carries about 12 per cent of global maritime trade. Also read | US, UK carry out joint air raids against Houthi targets in Yemen, hit 36 sites In response, US and British forces have launched strikes targeting Huthi missile sites and other military facilities. The US has also carried out a series of unilateral strikes. In recent remarks, bin Mubarak called on the European Union to designate the Huthis as a terrorist group and has advocated for increased military support to government forces in the wake of the Red Sea attacks.

Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak, who's opposed to Houthi rebels, named Yemen's new prime minister

The Houthis have attacked commercial shipping in the key global trade route in recent months, in a move that has triggered retaliatory U.S. and U.K. air strikes. Behshad, an Iranian vessel in the Red Sea that experts believe is a spy ship that is operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The ship is believed to be passing information to the Houthis. Watch the story to know why the U.S. won't attack the ship?

Why US wary of attacking Iran?

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Monday appointed its foreign minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the country's new prime minister. Outgoing PM Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed will take on the role of an advisor to the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Reuters reported.

Yemen appoints foreign minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak as new PM

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they targeted two ships sailing in the southern Red Sea on Tuesday. The Houthis have been targeting commercial vessels with drones and missiles in the Red Sea since mid-November, in what they describe as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.

Houthis claim to have hit two merchant ships in the Red Sea

<p>The United States military on Tuesday (Feb 6) said they launched a strike against two Houthi drones in Yemen in "self-defence" after a drone attack hit a base housing the US troops in Syria.</p>

<p>Taking to X, US Central Command said, "US forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US navy ships and merchant vessels in the region."&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer,” it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Six Kurdish fighters were earlier killed in a drone attack at the training ground at al-Omar base in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour, Syria, said the US-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The group accused “Syrian regime-backed mercenaries” of launching the attack. No casualties were reported&nbsp;among the US troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came as the United States carried out fresh strikes against a Houthi land attack cruise missile in Yemen on February 4, as per the US Central Command.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with Saudi Arabia‘s crown prince in his fifth visit to the region since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>US admits not giving any notice of strikes to Iraq&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The United States accepted that it did not notify the Iraqi government before carrying out the recent air strikes in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel on Monday (Feb 5) accepted that the Iraqi officials were informed only after the strikes were carried out on Iranian-linked targets.</p>

<p>“Iraq, like every country in the region, understood that there would be a response after the deaths of our soldiers. As for this specific response on Friday, there was not a pre-notification,” said Patel, while speaking to the reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;How does the US earn from wars?</strong></p>

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<p>“We informed the Iraqis immediately after the strikes occurred," he said,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The clarification was given after White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Friday (Feb 2) stated that Washington had informed the Iraqi government regarding the strike in advance.</p>

<p>On Monday, Kirby said that he had responded to questions from the reporters with the “information that I had been provided at the time”.</p>

<p>“It was not as specific as it could have been, and I regret any confusion caused,” Kirby said.</p>

<p>“That said, we had made no secret – both to Iraqi officials and in public channels – that we would respond to the attacks on our troops. And, we did, in fact, officially notify Iraq, as appropriate with standard procedure," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The United States military on Tuesday (Feb 6) said they launched a strike against two Houthi drones in Yemen in "self-defence" after a drone attack hit a base housing the US troops in Syria.

The United States military on Tuesday (Feb 6) said they launched a strike against two Houthi drones in Yemen in "self-defence" after a drone attack hit a base housing the US troops in Syria. Taking to X, US Central Command said, "US forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US navy ships and merchant vessels in the region." “These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer,” it added. CENTCOM Self-Defense Strikes On Feb. 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV). U.S. forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of… pic.twitter.com/WMntzJOnw6 — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 6, 2024 × Six Kurdish fighters were earlier killed in a drone attack at the training ground at al-Omar base in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour, Syria, said the US-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Also read: Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes against five missiles in Yemen The group accused “Syrian regime-backed mercenaries” of launching the attack. No casualties were reported among the US troops. This came as the United States carried out fresh strikes against a Houthi land attack cruise missile in Yemen on February 4, as per the US Central Command. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with Saudi Arabia‘s crown prince in his fifth visit to the region since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. US admits not giving any notice of strikes to Iraq The United States accepted that it did not notify the Iraqi government before carrying out the recent air strikes in the country. State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel on Monday (Feb 5) accepted that the Iraqi officials were informed only after the strikes were carried out on Iranian-linked targets. “Iraq, like every country in the region, understood that there would be a response after the deaths of our soldiers. As for this specific response on Friday, there was not a pre-notification,” said Patel, while speaking to the reporters. Watch: How does the US earn from wars? “We informed the Iraqis immediately after the strikes occurred," he said, The clarification was given after White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Friday (Feb 2) stated that Washington had informed the Iraqi government regarding the strike in advance. On Monday, Kirby said that he had responded to questions from the reporters with the “information that I had been provided at the time”. “It was not as specific as it could have been, and I regret any confusion caused,” Kirby said. “That said, we had made no secret – both to Iraqi officials and in public channels – that we would respond to the attacks on our troops. And, we did, in fact, officially notify Iraq, as appropriate with standard procedure," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East crisis: US strikes two Houthi drones in Yemen in 'self-defence'

Amidst fear of further escalation in West Asia, the US has stepped up its military action in the region, after an attack on its base in Jordan killed 3 troops. For the past three days, it has carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran-linked targets in the region. While Iran has warned that it will not hesitate it "will not hesitate" to respond in the event of US attacks on its territory.

Iran: 'Will not hesitate' to respond to US attacks on territory

An American base in eastern Syria was attacked by drones. Six U.S-allied Kurdish fighters have been killed. The drone attack came in response to what happened over the weekend. The U.S. and UK launched a wave of strikes on Iran-backed targets.

Gravitas | US revenge in West Asia: US bombs parts of Yemen, Iraq & Syria

Amidst fear of further escalation in West Asia, the US has stepped up its military action in the region, after an attack on its base in Jordan killed 3 troops. For the past three days, it has carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran-linked targets in the region. While Iran has warned that it will not hesitate it "will not hesitate" to respond in the event of us attacks on its territory.

Iran says 'will not hesitate' to respond to US attack on its territory

U.S. has confirmed that it has conducted additional strikes on Iran-linked Houthi rebels. This comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to West Asia again on his new crisis tour of the region. Blinken seeks to push forward a proposal to halt the devastating conflict in return for the release of hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: US & UK strike Iranian-linked targets; tensions spilling over from Gaza to Red Sea

Antony Blinken visits West Asia after US carries out retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria

The US has confirmed that they have carried out additional strikes in Yemen to target the rebels in retaliation to the Iran bread Houthi Rebels attacking the shipping vessels in the Red Sea. According to US Central Command, they carried out strikes in self-defence against Houthi Rebels.

Israel-Hamas war | US Centcom carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Yemen

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<p>The United States military said on Sunday (Feb 4) that it carried out strikes against five missiles in Yemen- one of them designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships. In a post on social media, Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces conducted a strike in self-defence against a Houthi...land attack cruise missile," and later struck "four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The missiles were identified in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region," CENTCOM added.</p>

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<p>The strikes came a day after US and UK forces launched a wave of air raids against Houthi rebels- their third round of joint military action in response to the group's persistent attacks on shipping, a month after the Israel-Hamas war started in October last year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>US intends to further strike Iran-backed groups</h2>

<p>&nbsp;The US is intending to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said. "We intend to take additional strikes, and additional action, to continue to send a clear message that the United States will respond when our forces are attacked when our people are killed," Sullivan told NBC channel.</p>

<p>The ongoing strikes against Iran-backed groups are the latest blow to the Israel-Hamas war which has caused a crisis in the Middle East. Since the conflict started, Iran-backed groups- Hezbollah, Houthis and Iraq militias have entered the fray across the Middle East, declaring support for Palestinians.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Over 50 Hezbollah targets hit in Syria since Oct 7, says Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Hezbollah has fired at Israeli targets at the Lebanese-Israeli border, Iraqi militias have fired on US forces in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthis have fired on shipping in the Red Sea and at Israel itself.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken begins fifth trip to Middle East</strong></h2>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his fifth trip to the Middle East to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt and Qatar.</p>

<p>Ahead of the trip, Blinken stressed the need for "urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza", after aid groups have repeatedly sounded the alarm over the devastating impact on the besieged territory of nearly five months of war.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States military said on Sunday (Feb 4) that it carried out strikes against five missiles in Yemen- one of them designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships.

The United States military said on Sunday (Feb 4) that it carried out strikes against five missiles in Yemen- one of them designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships. In a post on social media, Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces conducted a strike in self-defence against a Houthi...land attack cruise missile," and later struck "four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea." The missiles were identified in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region," CENTCOM added. Also read | Middle East Crisis: US may launch additional strikes against Iran-backed groups The strikes came a day after US and UK forces launched a wave of air raids against Houthi rebels- their third round of joint military action in response to the group's persistent attacks on shipping, a month after the Israel-Hamas war started in October last year. US intends to further strike Iran-backed groups The US is intending to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said. "We intend to take additional strikes, and additional action, to continue to send a clear message that the United States will respond when our forces are attacked when our people are killed," Sullivan told NBC channel. The ongoing strikes against Iran-backed groups are the latest blow to the Israel-Hamas war which has caused a crisis in the Middle East. Since the conflict started, Iran-backed groups- Hezbollah, Houthis and Iraq militias have entered the fray across the Middle East, declaring support for Palestinians. Also watch | Over 50 Hezbollah targets hit in Syria since Oct 7, says Israel × Hezbollah has fired at Israeli targets at the Lebanese-Israeli border, Iraqi militias have fired on US forces in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthis have fired on shipping in the Red Sea and at Israel itself. Blinken begins fifth trip to Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his fifth trip to the Middle East to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt and Qatar. Ahead of the trip, Blinken stressed the need for "urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza", after aid groups have repeatedly sounded the alarm over the devastating impact on the besieged territory of nearly five months of war. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes against five missiles in Yemen

US and UK have launched retaliatory airstrikes over Red Sea attacks. Pentagon says it targeted 13 locations across Yemen. Iraq summoned US envoy in Baghdad after American strikes. The strikes in Syria & Iraq reportedly killed 40. Iran has condemned US response in Syria and Iraq. Watch to know more!

Pentagon says it has targeted 13 Houthi location across Yemen

<p>The US troops shot down a number of drones near Yemen, the US military said on Saturday (Feb 3), while announcing a number of incidents that occurred a day before. The US military said that a total of eight drones were shot down near Yemen and four more were destroyed on ground.</p>

<p>The US attack in Yemen came in the wake of&nbsp;attacks that the US military launched upon direct orders of the US President Joe Biden on Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria. The air strikes were&nbsp;in retaliation of&nbsp;the attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three troops last weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media that a US Navy destroyer shot down one more drone on Feb 1 while a number of F/A-18 warplanes and another ship downed seven other drones later in the day.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CENTCOM said the four drones destroyed on the ground belonged to Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, but did not identify a country or group linked to those that were shot out of the air.</p>

<p>"These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy vessels and merchant vessels," CENTCOM said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;America's long-range bombers strike Iraq, Syria, killing 18 fighters. Here's what led to airstrikes</strong></p>

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<p>Yemen's Houthi rebels began targeting Red Sea shipping route in November in purported solidarity with Palestinians. Houthis initially claimed that they were hitting Israel-linked vessels in support of Palestinians in Gaza, which has been ravaged by the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US and UK forces have responded with strikes against the Houthis, who have since declared American and British interests to be legitimate targets as well.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-sea-ship-attacks-inside-disrupted-shipping-route-over-west-asias-gate-of-tears-673216">Red Sea ship attacks: Inside disrupted shipping route through West Asia's 'gate of tears'</a></strong></p>

<p>The United States also set up a multinational naval task force aimed at protecting shipping on the transit route, which carries up to 12 per cent of global trade.</p>

<p>On January 28, a drone slammed into a base in Jordan, killing three US soldiers and wounding more than 40. The Washington blamed the attack on Iran-backed forces.</p>

<p>Four days later, on Friday Feb 2, the United States responded with strikes against dozens of targets at seven Tehran-linked facilities in Iraq and Syria, but did not hit Iranian territory.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US troops shot down a number of drones near Yemen, the US military said on Saturday (Feb 3), while announcing a number of incidents that occurred a day before.

The US troops shot down a number of drones near Yemen, the US military said on Saturday (Feb 3), while announcing a number of incidents that occurred a day before. The US military said that a total of eight drones were shot down near Yemen and four more were destroyed on ground. The US attack in Yemen came in the wake of attacks that the US military launched upon direct orders of the US President Joe Biden on Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria. The air strikes were in retaliation of the attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three troops last weekend. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media that a US Navy destroyer shot down one more drone on Feb 1 while a number of F/A-18 warplanes and another ship downed seven other drones later in the day. Also read | Middle East crisis deepens as nearly 40 killed in US strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM said the four drones destroyed on the ground belonged to Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, but did not identify a country or group linked to those that were shot out of the air. "These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy vessels and merchant vessels," CENTCOM said. Also watch | America's long-range bombers strike Iraq, Syria, killing 18 fighters. Here's what led to airstrikes × Yemen's Houthi rebels began targeting Red Sea shipping route in November in purported solidarity with Palestinians. Houthis initially claimed that they were hitting Israel-linked vessels in support of Palestinians in Gaza, which has been ravaged by the Israel-Hamas war. The US and UK forces have responded with strikes against the Houthis, who have since declared American and British interests to be legitimate targets as well. Also read | Red Sea ship attacks: Inside disrupted shipping route through West Asia's 'gate of tears' The United States also set up a multinational naval task force aimed at protecting shipping on the transit route, which carries up to 12 per cent of global trade. On January 28, a drone slammed into a base in Jordan, killing three US soldiers and wounding more than 40. The Washington blamed the attack on Iran-backed forces. Four days later, on Friday Feb 2, the United States responded with strikes against dozens of targets at seven Tehran-linked facilities in Iraq and Syria, but did not hit Iranian territory. (With inputs from agencies)

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US retaliatory strikes in repose to Jordan attacks have begun after launching air strikes on 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria. Washington launched attacks against 36 targets in Yemen with the support of several other countries. All this while US says that it does not want to escalate tensions in West Asia.

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Thousands gathered in support of Palestinians. Houthi supporters gathered in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen in solidarity with Gazans. Yemenis raised anti US & anti-Israel slogans. Houthis say their assaults won't stop until Gaza war ends. Watch to know more!

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US has downed 10 Houthi drones & ground centre and as the West Asian Crisis escalates, an explosion was reported near a vessel in Red Sea followed by flurry of Houthi strikes. "This is a dangerous moment in Middle East," says US Defence Secretary Austin. Watch to know more!

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American forces carried out strikes in Yemen against 10 attack drones and a ground control station belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis, the US military said Wednesday.

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<p>More than two months after Yemen's Houthi rebels captured the Galaxy Leader cargo ship and detained its crew, the Iran-backed rebels have turned the vessel into a domestic "tourist attraction".&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For about a dollar per trip, male-only groups of visitors can board wooden boats five times a week to the hijacked car carrier, which the&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;hail as a trophy in their fight in solidarity with the Palestinians.</p>

<p>Since shortly after the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza broke out on October 7, the&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;have launched a spate of missile and drone attacks on passing commercial ships which they say are linked to Israel.</p>

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<p>A US-led naval coalition has responded by patrolling the Red Sea, and US and British forces have struck military sites of the&nbsp;Houthis, now designated a "global terrorist" group by Washington, to keep open the vital shipping lane.</p>

<p>This has done little to dampen the mood on the sightseeing trips to the seized vessel, which is now decorated with Yemeni and Palestinian flags and banners displaying anti-American and anti-Israel slogans.</p>

<p>On a recent visit, Zubair al-Haidari, from the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, said he had travelled for five hours to see the "Israeli ship" anchored off Hodeida on the Red Sea coast.</p>

<p>It is our "pride and honour... that our armed forces have accomplished this wonderful work in supporting our oppressed brothers in Palestine and in Gaza," he told AFP.</p>

<p>He was among some 10 visitors taking pictures with their mobile phones as they chewed 'khat', a plant that generates a mild high and is widely consumed in the Arabian peninsula's poorest country.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-presses-iran-to-rein-in-houthi-attacks-in-red-sea-sources-say-683793">China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say</a></strong></p>

<p>On board the ship, some visitors performed a traditional dance featuring the daggers that many Yemenis carry tucked into their belts, accompanied by chants glorifying the&nbsp;Houthis.</p>

<p>On the deck of the Galaxy Leader, none of the visitors interviewed by AFP said they had seen the 25 crew members who are Bulgarian, Filipino, Ukrainian and Mexican and whose fate remains unknown.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Source of pride'</strong></h2>

<p>The Galaxy Leader is owned by a British company, which is in turn owned by an Israeli businessman.</p>

<p>It had been chartered by a Japanese company when it was captured on November 19 by the&nbsp;Houthis, who said they were acting in "solidarity" with people in the besieged Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>Israel's military campaign was sparked by Hamas'&nbsp;October 7 attack, which resulted in about 1,140 deaths in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Militants also seized around 250 hostages.</p>

<p>Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas and Gaza's health ministry claims the military offensive has killed at least 26,257 people, about 70 per cent of them women and children.</p>

<p>Amid the Gaza war, the&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;have launched numerous attacks against shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, threatening an essential global trade route.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hizam al-Assad, of the Houthi political bureau, referred to the Galaxy Leader as a "tourist attraction" and said the visitors were "proof that the Yemeni people... are impatient to meet the enemy and confront him".</p>

<p>Another visitor, Hamada al-Baydani, said he had travelled 400 kilometres (250 miles) from Al-Bayda, to see the seized ship, which he labelled "a source of pride for Yemenis". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several days after detaining the vessel, the&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;published a video showing a military general welcoming a group they said was the crew, but the militants have not provided any information on their fate since.</p>

<p>After an hour on board under the scorching sun, the visitors made their way back home, chanting "God is the greatest, death to America, death to Israel".</p>


More than two months after Yemen's Houthi rebels captured the Galaxy Leader cargo ship and detained its crew, the Iran-backed rebels have turned the vessel into a domestic "tourist attraction".

More than two months after Yemen's Houthi rebels captured the Galaxy Leader cargo ship and detained its crew, the Iran-backed rebels have turned the vessel into a domestic "tourist attraction". For about a dollar per trip, male-only groups of visitors can board wooden boats five times a week to the hijacked car carrier, which the Houthis hail as a trophy in their fight in solidarity with the Palestinians. Since shortly after the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza broke out on October 7, the Houthis have launched a spate of missile and drone attacks on passing commercial ships which they say are linked to Israel. Click here to follow all updates on the Middle East crisis A US-led naval coalition has responded by patrolling the Red Sea, and US and British forces have struck military sites of the Houthis, now designated a "global terrorist" group by Washington, to keep open the vital shipping lane. This has done little to dampen the mood on the sightseeing trips to the seized vessel, which is now decorated with Yemeni and Palestinian flags and banners displaying anti-American and anti-Israel slogans. On a recent visit, Zubair al-Haidari, from the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, said he had travelled for five hours to see the "Israeli ship" anchored off Hodeida on the Red Sea coast. It is our "pride and honour... that our armed forces have accomplished this wonderful work in supporting our oppressed brothers in Palestine and in Gaza," he told AFP. He was among some 10 visitors taking pictures with their mobile phones as they chewed 'khat', a plant that generates a mild high and is widely consumed in the Arabian peninsula's poorest country. Also read | China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say On board the ship, some visitors performed a traditional dance featuring the daggers that many Yemenis carry tucked into their belts, accompanied by chants glorifying the Houthis. On the deck of the Galaxy Leader, none of the visitors interviewed by AFP said they had seen the 25 crew members who are Bulgarian, Filipino, Ukrainian and Mexican and whose fate remains unknown. 'Source of pride' The Galaxy Leader is owned by a British company, which is in turn owned by an Israeli businessman. It had been chartered by a Japanese company when it was captured on November 19 by the Houthis, who said they were acting in "solidarity" with people in the besieged Gaza Strip. Israel's military campaign was sparked by Hamas' October 7 attack, which resulted in about 1,140 deaths in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Militants also seized around 250 hostages. Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas and Gaza's health ministry claims the military offensive has killed at least 26,257 people, about 70 per cent of them women and children. Amid the Gaza war, the Houthis have launched numerous attacks against shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, threatening an essential global trade route. Hizam al-Assad, of the Houthi political bureau, referred to the Galaxy Leader as a "tourist attraction" and said the visitors were "proof that the Yemeni people... are impatient to meet the enemy and confront him". Another visitor, Hamada al-Baydani, said he had travelled 400 kilometres (250 miles) from Al-Bayda, to see the seized ship, which he labelled "a source of pride for Yemenis". Several days after detaining the vessel, the Houthis published a video showing a military general welcoming a group they said was the crew, but the militants have not provided any information on their fate since. After an hour on board under the scorching sun, the visitors made their way back home, chanting "God is the greatest, death to America, death to Israel".

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Yemen's Houthi rebels fired three missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters, adding, "one missile missed by something like 200km and the other two were shot down by a US Navy destroyer."

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