The strikes against eight sites come as the Iran-backed militant group remains defiant and the region teeters on the edge of a wider war.
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As U.S. and Militias Engage, White House Worries About a Tipping Point
The number of attacks on American troops in the Middle East increases the risk of deaths, a red line that could lead to a wider war.
U.S. Strikes More Houthi Targets in Yemen
The strikes, the sixth round in 10 days, targeted Houthi missiles that were poised to attack merchant and military vessels in the Red Sea, according to a White House official.
Why Iran Is the Common Link in Conflicts From Gaza to Pakistan
Iran’s long history of building up proxy forces that fight its enemies around the region, as well as its conflicts with separatist and terrorist groups, have played into a spate of recent conflicts.
Houthis’ Leader Says a Clash With the U.S. Will Strengthen Militia Group
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said in a televised speech that the Houthis had always emerged stronger from confrontations with their enemies.
U.S. to Return Houthis to Terrorism List
The move is a partial return to a tougher Trump administration stance toward the Iran-backed group, which has attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen for a Third Time
The American strikes destroyed four missiles that posed a threat to ships in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said. They came on the third day in a row the Houthis have defiantly fired at passing ships.
2 Missing Navy SEALs Were Stopping Weapons Going to Yemen From Iran
The seized items, including missile guidance systems and warheads, were for the Iran-backed Houthi militia, which has been targeting ships in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said.
Houthis Attack More Ships in Red Sea After U.S.-Led Strikes in Yemen
The Iranian-backed militants launched a fresh round of attacks days after their military sites were hit by U.S. and British forces.
Much of Houthis’ Offensive Ability Remains Intact After U.S.-Led Airstrikes
The strikes damaged the group’s ability to carry out complex missile and drone attacks, U.S. officials said, but identifying targets has proved to be a challenge.