Another US Strike in Yemen But Little Evidence Military Operations Are Deterring Houthis

Summary

1. Strike involved 15 Houthi* targets across five locations.
2. Targets included training and weapons storage facilities.
3. Strikes from Navy ships and Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles.
4. Although largely ineffective, Houthi attacks have deterred shipping. 

*The Houthis, a Shia-aligned group supported by Iran, are in conflict with Yemen’s internationally recognised government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia and Sunni coalition forces.

References

• Military.com: High factual reporting 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.