Yemen’s Houthis claim to attack US and Israeli targets | N18G On January 6, Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saleh claimed the group targeted US and Israeli assets. The Houthis reportedly attacked the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman north of the Red Sea, thwarting US attempts to attack Yemen. It also claimed responsibility for attacks on military facilities in the Israeli cities of Jaffa and Ashkelon. The Iranian-aligned Houthis have controlled much of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, since coming to power in 2014 and early 2015. They have increased their involvement in conflicts in the Middle East, and their actions are framed as part of a broader campaign to support Palestinians in the conflict. The ongoing war in Gaza. The group’s expansion of military operations and involvement in regional politics reflects shifting alliances and escalating hostilities between the Houthis, the United States, and Israel, and highlights the group’s growing influence in the Middle East. There is.
