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US Says Houthi Capabilities Degraded
2025-05-07 20:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
National By Amira El-Fekki Newsweek Updated April 28, 2025 5:51 AM The U.S. military has announced it has reduced the Houthis' attack capabilities by more than half, in an operational update after six weeks of relentless airstrikes.On Monday morning, the Houthis said a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people.Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and Houthi officials for comment.Why It MattersThe army's disclosure comes amid continued attacks by the Iran-backed group in Yemen and growing scrutiny over the operation's effectiveness and its impact on civilians, as efforts to degrade Houthi capabilities remain ongoing.President Donald Trump ordered a decisive military operation to protect maritime navigation after Houthi forces disrupted international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden with repeated attacks.What To KnowU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said two carrier strike groups "have eff... [ more ]
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