US-UK Launch Missile Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen After 18-Mile Oil Slick Spreads in Red Sea

[1LoverofGod]

Earlier this month, Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked a Belize-flagged ship which has now resulted in an 18-mile oil slick in the Red Sea, the U.S. military said on Saturday.

In retaliation for that attack and others by the Iran-backed militants, the United States and the U.K. launched retaliatory strikes Saturday that involved at least 18 targets, according to reports.

The United States and Britain carried out another round of large-scale military strikes Saturday against multiple sites in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants, U.S. officials said.
The strikes were intended to degrade the Iran-backed militants’ ability to attack ships in sea lanes that are critical for global trade, a campaign they have carried out for almost four months.
American and British warplanes hit missile systems and launchers and other targets, the officials said. Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand provided support for the operation, according to a joint statement from the countries involved that was emailed to reporters by the Defense Department.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement:

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[Andy C]

18 targets should be the first installment of many more attacks.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Poor fishies (and coral and birds)
Some of the best SCUBA in the world is found in the Red Sea

 

[Tall Timbers]

Tit for tat doesn't work... at least it hasn't so far. Israel's current problems are a perfect example of that. Complete elimination of the threat tends to work.

 

[1LoverofGod]

Tom Hughes said if a US ship gets sunk by them it's over for them.

 

[Margery]

Meanwhile the Yemeni Houthis are winning because they are firing off cheap drones while the US military is answering with expensive missiles and they are trying not to hit too hard and destroy the civilians or the country. There comes a point where drones are easier and cheaper to keep replacing AND a point where if you don't go all out with an enemy you can't win.

Going all out against Japan in WW2 with nukes ensured that more lives wouldn't be lost, and once Japan realized they were a defeated foe, they appreciated the help to rebuild and became a friend of America. Same with Germany.

Fighting a battle with your hands tied, while your enemy is able to keep reloading is a losing proposition.