Watch: U.S. Navy Launches Tomahawk Missiles At Iran-backed Houthi Targets

The U.S. Navy launched a series of missile strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on New Year’s Eve, targeting their command centres, weapon production sites, and storage facilities.

The operation was carried out by guided-missile destroyers from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.

The strikes also targeted the Houthi coastal radar site and intercepted seven cruise missiles along with suicide drones over the Red Sea. The operation took place between December 30-31 and included support from U.S. Air Force aircraft.

Footage released by the U.S. Navy shows the launch of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) by destroyers from the carrier strike group.

While the specific destroyers were not named, the group includes USS Stout, USS Jason Dunham, and the cruiser USS Gettysburg, which are likely to have participated in the mission.

U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, operating in the Red Sea, launch Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) at Iranian-backed Houthi command and control, weapon production and storage facilities in Yemen on December 31st, within the… pic.twitter.com/cGLffIHVEX

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The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the strikes targeted Houthi command facilities, drone and missile production sites, and storage facilities along Yemen’s coastline and in Sana’a.

The Houthi group has increased its attacks in the Red Sea since late 2023, targeting over 100 merchant vessels, particularly those linked to Israel.

Houthis have also targeted Israel directly. On December 31, they launched a missile at the Orot Rabin power plant near Haifa. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed intercepting the missile before it reached Israeli airspace.

The U.S. Navy’s strikes aim to counter Houthi aggression and ensure the safety of international shipping in the region.

The Red Sea remains a critical area for global trade, and tensions continue to escalate as the Houthis persist with attacks on vessels and allied naval forces.

Reference: TOI

Source: Maritime Shipping News