The United States and Britain have launched new air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Al Jazeera writes about it, UNN reports .
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A correspondent reported that explosions were heard in the Houthi-controlled capital, while a Houthi official said the bombing hit the capital's al-Daylami air base, as well as locations in Taiz, al-Bayda and Hajjah governorates.
A U.S. official confirmed that the strikes targeted Houthi missile platforms, drones, and weapons depots.
The U.S.-led air attacks were directed against the Houthis in response to a group of Iranian allies attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
The Houthis claim that their attacks are focused on Israeli-affiliated ships and are aimed at supporting Gaza.
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According to officials, Tomahawk missiles were fired from warships and submarines, and fighter jets were used to destroy Houthi missile caches and launch sites.
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