The US conducted another attack in Hodeidah, Yemen, just months after Israel attacked the strategic oil storage facility in the city's port in response to Iranian-backed Houthi aggression, various Arab media outlets reported Tuesday. It was initially unclear whether this was an Israeli strike or an American act as part of the US-led operation against the Shiite militia.
Israeli officials have recently warned that the situation cannot continue and were preparing for a significant strike against Houthi targets in Yemen. On Monday, Israel intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis, just days after they tried to send several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched toward Israel. One UAV was intercepted near Eilat, another was downed using soft defenses, and a third disappeared from radar and has yet to be located. Israel conducted airstrikes against Houthi military positions in Yemen's Hodeidah in late September following missile launches by the Iran-backed group targeting Israel.
The operation resulted in 4 deaths and 29 injuries, according to Houthi health officials, while locals reported widespread power disruptions across the port city. Several months earlier, Israel attacked the port following a drone attack on Tel Aviv that killed 1.
