CENTCOM: Houthi Attack in Bab al-Mandeb. On Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 3:45 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Bab al-Mandeb. Both missiles were launched toward MV Star Iris, a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel transiting the Red Sea carrying corn from Brazil. The ship reports being seaworthy with minor damage and no injuries to the crew. Of note, the MV Star Iris’s destination is Bandar Iman Khomeini, Iran
The Houthis claimed earlier today that they target the "American ship" Star Iris in the Red Sea with a number of "suitable naval missiles". UKMTO reported an incident earlier, near al-Mukha, off the coasts of Yemen
9 måned sidenThe Houthis issued a military communique mourning the death of fighters killed by U.S. and British strikes
The US Army: Yesterday, we carried out attacks on two drones and three anti-ship cruise missiles north of the Yemeni city of Hodeidah
Houthi media: 3 coalition raids on the Yemeni Hodeidah Governorate
US Central Command: Yesterday, we attacked two boats and 5 cruise missiles that were prepared to be launched in the Red Sea.
Feb. 9 Summary of USCENTCOM Self-Defense Strikes in YemenOn Feb. 9, between the hours of 3 a.m. – 9:40 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted self-defense strikes against two mobile unmanned surface vessels (USV), four mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, and one mobile land attack cruise missile (LACM) that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.CENTCOM identified these missiles and USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region
In Saada: Two raids by coalition aircraft on the Qatinat area in Baqim District
Houthi media: American-British bombing targets the Taif area in Al-Durayhimi District
On Feb. 8, between the hours of 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted seven self-defense strikes against four Houthi unmanned surface vessels (USV) and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.
Abdulmalik al-Houthi: Our operations are continuing, our demonstrations are continuing, our strikes are continuing, and we are confident in victory.
Abdulmalikal-Houthi: If the last dose given to the British ship, which burned from night to night, was not sufficient, more doses could be directed to him.
On Feb. 7, at approximately 9:00 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted self-defense strikes against two Houthi mobile anti-ship cruise missiles prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. Later that day, at 11:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), CENTCOM forces conducted a second strike against a Houthi mobile land attack cruise missile prepared to launch. CENTCOM identified these missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region.
Hodeidah: coalition aircraft targeted the Ras Issa area in Al-Salif District with three raids
Maersk: The Red Sea crisis caused immediate pressure on capacity and a temporary increase in shipping rates
CENTCOM: On Feb. 6, from approximately 1:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Arabian Standard Time) Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired six anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Three of the ASBMs were attempting to hit MV Star Nasia, a Marshall Island-flagged, Greek owned-and-operated bulk carrier transiting the Gulf of Aden. At approximately 3:20 a.m., MV Star Nasia reported an explosion near the ship causing minor damage but no injuries. At 2 p.m. another missile impacted the water near the ship with no effect. At 4:30 p.m., USS Laboon (DDG 58), operating near MV Star Nasia, intercepted and shot down a third anti-ship ballistic missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis. MV Star Nasia remains seaworthy and is continuing toward its destination.
Iran -backed Houthis fired 6 anti-ship missiles into international shipping lanes today. Some landed in the water; US forces shot at least 1 of these down, per US official
US State Department: Stopping US strikes depends on Iran stopping its support and financing of the militias
Yemeni sources: The Houthis launch a missile from southern Taiz towards the Gulf of Aden
A Greek-owned Marshall Islands-flagged ship traveling from the United States to India has been targeted in the southwest of Yemen, British maritime security company Ambrey reported
UKMTO has received a report of an incident 50NM south of Aden, Yemen.
On Feb. 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV). U.S. forces identified the explosive USVs in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels.
Palestinian media: Violent clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces in Khan Yunis
Pentagon: If the Houthis continue their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, we will continue to strike their positions
Houthis in Yemen "have a finite amount of capability" per @PentagonPresSec, adding US ready to continue preemptive strikes against attempted Houthi attacks on shipping. "The question is how much of that capability do they want to sacrifice to a doomed cause"
British Defense Minister: The Houthis' efforts to continue disrupting navigation in the Red Sea have not completely diminished
Yemeni sources: 40 Houthis were killed by US-British strikes during the past two days
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The U.S. and British attacks in Yemen are an attempt to incite crisis and conflict in the region
CENTCOM: On Feb. 4, at approximately 5:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted a strike in self-defense against a Houthi a land attack cruise missile. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. U.S. forces struck four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. U.S. forces identified the missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy vessels and merchant vessels.
Raids on Houthi sites in the Hodeidah and Saada governorates
