Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 01 Feb 2024,Thursday International
The United States conducted overnight strikes targeting 10 Houthi attack drones and a ground control station in Yemen. A subsequent explosion near a vessel west of Hodeida was reported. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency confirmed no damage to the ship or injuries. The US, countering Houthi missile attacks, also downed an anti-ship ballistic missile and three Iranian drones. The Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping triggered reprisals by the US and UK. While tensions rise, both the US and Iran aim to avoid direct confrontation. The Houthi actions follow anger over Israel's Gaza campaign.
