Israeli airstrikes target Yemeni ports after warning of military action

Yemen’s Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported that Israel carried out airstrikes on Hodeidah after issuing evacuation orders for three Yemeni ports. The Israeli military targeted these areas due to ongoing military activities. The strikes hit the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as the Hodeidah power station. Israel's defense minister confirmed the attacks on Houthi targets in these locations.

The airstrikes were a response to previous attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group on Israel. A Liberian-flagged ship was set ablaze in the Red Sea, leading the crew to abandon the vessel. The attack, suspected to be carried out by the Houthis, involved bomb-carrying drone boats and rocket-propelled grenades.

This incident raises concerns about the security of the trade corridor and the potential involvement of US and Western forces in the region. The timing is critical, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and uncertainties surrounding Iran's nuclear program.

According to the source: The Irish Times.