Yemen, a country where tensions remain high, has recently been the scene of new strikes by the US military against Houthi forces. This intervention is part of the Biden administration’s desire to protect navigation in the Red Sea.
The attacks were carried out early Saturday morning, targeting Houthi-controlled sites in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital. These strikes follow threats made by rebels against international maritime traffic in the region.
The goal of the United States is to defend American and British interests, as well as international trade that passes through the Red Sea. With this in mind, the destroyer USS Carney was used to carry out the strikes using Tomahawk missiles.
In recent weeks, tension has increased in the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, in solidarity with the Gaza Strip, as the war between Israel and Hamas rages.
This new American strike marks a hardening of the standoff between the United States and the Houthis, fueling fears of a regional escalation of the situation.
The Houthi movement is supported by Iran and is part of the “axis of resistance” which brings together groups hostile to Israel in the region, such as Lebanese Hezbollah and armed groups in Iraq and Syria.
In response to the American and British attacks, the Houthis threatened to attack the interests of these countries, now considering them as “legitimate targets”. Although the strikes were launched, no ships were hit by the missiles fired by the rebels.
To prevent an escalation of the situation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to exercise restraint and seek a peaceful solution that guarantees peace and stability in the Red Sea and the region as a whole.
In this tense context, it is essential to closely monitor developments in Yemen, as they may have significant repercussions on regional and international security.
In conclusion, recent US strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen demonstrate growing tensions in the region and raise concerns about a possible escalation of the conflict. It is crucial to promote dialogue and the search for peaceful solutions to preserve peace and stability in the Red Sea and beyond.