Middle East Tensions Spike: US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen Retaliation

US forces have struck targets in Yemen’s rebel-held capital, hours after Houthi rebels fired a missile that wounded 16 people in Israel’s commercial hub Tel Aviv. The US targeting included a rebel missile storage center and a command-and-control facility, and American forces also shot down multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea. The attack is part of a series of US and UK strikes in response to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Israel has also previously struck back at Houthi targets, including attacks on ports and energy facilities. The Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack on Tel Aviv, saying they targeted a “military target” of the Israeli enemy. The incident marks the worst Houthi attack on Israel since the Gaza war began over a year ago, with most of the missiles fired at Israel being intercepted.

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