Houthi ballistic missile strikes US-owned and operated cargo ship, US Central Command says
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Houthis, Undeterred by Strikes, Target More Ships in Red Sea
Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have launched a fresh round of attacks in shipping lanes critical for global trade, damaging a U.S.-owned commercial ship on Monday after attempting to hit an American warship the day before.
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military early Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk, a day after the U.S. and Britain launched multiple airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels.
‘Unacceptable’: Biden denounced for bypassing Congress over Yemen strikes
A bipartisan chorus of lawmakers assailed Joe Biden for failing to seek congressional approval before authorizing military strikes against targets in Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, reigniting a long-simmering debate over who has the power to declare war in America.
Houthis Vow Revenge for U.S. Strikes in Yemen, as Conflict Escalates
Houthi forces in Yemen vowed on Friday to retaliate for an American-led barrage of military strikes, as the Middle East went on alert for more escalation that could expand the conflict and further disrupt critical shipping routes between Europe and Asia.
Austin ordered strikes from hospital where he continues to get prostate cancer care, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (AP) — From his hospital room, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin first orchestrated and then watched in real time as the U.S. retaliatory attack on Yemen-based Houthi militants unfolded Thursday night.
Biden White House defends strikes on Houthis amid mixed reaction at home
The White House on Friday defended President Joe Biden ordering the U.S. military, in coordination with the United Kingdom and other partners, to carry out significant retaliatory strikes in Yemen against Houthi militants over their attacks in the Red Sea.
U.S. Strikes On Yemen Draw Bipartisan Pushback In Congress
President Joe Biden’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen in response to their attacks on international shipping drew bipartisan pushback in Congress, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle demanding he first seek approval amid fears of a broader war escalating in the Middle East.