In a series of coordinated military actions spanning four straight days leading up to February 7, 2024, the United States and the United Kingdom have conducted airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, resulting in the death of at least 17 Houthi militants. These strikes, part of a broader campaign to counter Houthi aggression, targeted anti-ship missiles, ground vehicles, and other military assets, destroying 29 missiles and 10 drone ships. Concurrently, Houthi forces have escalated their attacks, launching four missiles and two ballistic missiles towards strategic maritime locations, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden. Amidst these developments, a Greek-owned bulker, the Star Iris, registered in the Marshall Islands, was attacked by missiles in the Red Sea on January 12. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack on the Star Iris, stating it was in retaliation for the US-British airstrikes and in solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Additionally, an Indian Navy mission provided assistance to the Iranian fishing vessel FV Ameen in the North Arabian Sea.
Yemen’s #Houthis say they attacked a US vessel in the Red Sea, after maritime security firms reported that missiles were fired on a bulk carrier. https://t.co/pp4TSMpof7 https://t.co/xYIDTat40Q
🇾🇪⚡ Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman, Yahya Sare'e: The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the American ship “STAR IRIS” in the Red Sea with a number of suitable naval missiles, and the strikes were accurate and direct. https://t.co/Xuehh6DlCm
🚨🇾🇪BREAKING: HOUTHIS HIT AMERICAN SHIP "STAR IRIS" (OFFICIAL STATEMENT) "In vindication of the oppressed Palestinian people, in support and solidarity with our brothers in the Gaza Strip, and as a retaliation to the American-British aggression on our country. The naval forces… https://t.co/k70q6Egvqp
🇾🇪⚡ A ship in the Bab el-Mandab strait, south of Al Mukha, Yemen, was targeted with 2 Yemeni anti-ship missiles. https://t.co/MlsQKjZ2aF
🔴 HOUTHIS: WE TARGETED 'STAR IRIS' SHIP IN THE RED SEA.
Responding to the distress call from Iranian fishing vessel FV Ameen, an Indian Navy, mission deployed in North Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, provided damage control assistance and undertook strengthening of the hull, rendering the boat safe for further transit.… https://t.co/RcVIHbulG9
A Greek-owned bulker has been hit by missiles in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait https://t.co/YQasPhqBDp https://t.co/aO7AIXUZBt
Greek-owned vessel attacked in Red Sea Monday morning A Greek-owned bulker, the Star Iris, was attacked by two missiles in the Red Sea today. #AIS data from #MarineTraffic shows the vessel, registered in the Marshall Islands, departed from Brazil on Jan 12 and is bound for Iran. https://t.co/GBsK91J5jl
Bulker was targeted by missiles in Bab al-Mandab - Ambrey, UKMTO https://t.co/8oJssuAfaD https://t.co/gZkD3xsRoI
⚠️ AMBREY SAYS BULKER WAS TARGETED BY MISSILES IN BAB AL-MANDAB (Reuters) British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Monday that a Marshall Islands-flagged, Greece-owned bulk carrier was targeted by missiles in two separate incidents within two minutes while transiting…
#Breaking: Houthis are at it again. Reports suggesting a Greek ship was attacked https://t.co/XDQhp72By0 https://t.co/DD0CWIBWM4
UKMTO receives report of incident south of #Yemen's Al Mukha #oott https://t.co/ohlNwZX7LW
Ambrey: Greece-owned bulker was targeted by missiles in Bab al-Mandab https://t.co/rKdTr6pedn
A vessel reported #missile attack off #Yemen’s coast, the UK maritime security agency says, according to reports from AFP. https://t.co/pp4TSMpof7 https://t.co/fpDQIWidKv
New Missile Attack on Commercial Ship Reported Off Yemen - Ship & Bunker https://t.co/ByTWj1Rn6h #OOTT
UKMTO receives report of incident south of Yemen's Al Mukha https://t.co/b5RzZCeQ6I https://t.co/waj8kEu5ny
UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 029 Update 001 https://t.co/XsgrK5uW2N #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec https://t.co/DqP9vcptKg
The Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea have already increased risks for seafarers, but stepped-up attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would be far more dangerous, columnist @elisabethbraw writes. https://t.co/FGqBmqYKNR
The U.K. Office of Maritime Trade Operations reports its First Incident within the Southern Red Sea in over 5 Days, with reports of an Unknown Situation roughly 40nm off the Coast of Al-Mukha, Yemen. https://t.co/g9fI5dcU6l
🔴 UKMTO RECEIVES REPORT OF INCIDENT 40NM SOUTH OF YEMEN'S AL MUKHA: ADVISORY NOTE
The Houthis continue to launch missiles and drones. Four missiles have been launched so far from different areas, all towards Bab al-Mandab and the Gulf of Aden. https://t.co/Lq79x2RfTJ
The Houthis are launching two ballistic missiles and a number of drones towards Bab al-Mandab and the Gulf of Aden now. https://t.co/Ft3XfOAyXr
The Houthis launch a ballistic missile towards Bab al-Mandab. https://t.co/ZplMwmA4CE
ICYMI: The #US military says it struck more devices and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of #Yemen that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. https://t.co/9VuBS7iwMg
U.S. forces late Saturday capped off a four-day flurry of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting Houthi anti-ship missiles, ground vehicles, and other weapons. https://t.co/LpLqIimNnM
U.S. pounds Houthi rebels in Yemen with four straight days of airstrikes https://t.co/cbb78yPzsc
The Houthis issued a military communique mourning the death of fighters killed by U.S. and British strikes. https://t.co/qQoH2WCUmW
U.S. forces have destroyed 29 missiles in Yemen and 10 drone ships in past week: Centcom
American forces destroyed four explosive-loaded drone boats and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missile launchers that could target vessels in the Red Sea, the U.S. military’s Central Command said. https://t.co/JzfwOQDWlg
Houthi terrorists in Yemen killed by the American-British attacks in the last few days. https://t.co/n9mPpYCuuP
#Photo: Eliminated Houthis in recent US strikes https://t.co/vQ0A8hkV8Z
#Iran: State media said an Iranian flotilla, led by the Alborz destroyer and the Behshad logistics support ship, returned to the country’s waters after three months. The flotilla concluded a mission in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid attacks on commercial vessels by Iran-backed… https://t.co/VTDSybvSbp
Watch: Houthi supporters attend the funeral of #Houthi fighters killed in recent US and UK strikes in #Yemen at the al-Shaab mosque in #Sanaa. https://t.co/kBS8DIXQGX https://t.co/G95AM5TD6e
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis held a funeral on Saturday for at least 17 terrorists killed during joint US-British air strikes, the Houthi-run Saba news agency said. https://t.co/uk37CXgbEG
The US government has continued air strikes against Yemen’s Houthis while claiming not to be at war. But the Houthis are unlikely to be deterred: even Yemenis who once took up arms against them now support the attacks on Israeli-bound ships in the Red Sea. https://t.co/svlTyAVCAe
#BREAKING: Media outlets are reporting that 17 Houthi terrorists were eliminated in US strikes on Yemen.
Houthi media: 3 American-British raids on the Salif area in Hodeidah Governorate. https://t.co/VPrn9DvNTh
#BREAKING 17 Huthis killed in US strikes on Yemen: official media https://t.co/aFTz87FC7n
#Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia hold a funeral for at least 17 militants killed during joint US-British air strikes, the Houthi-run Saba news agency says. https://t.co/kBS8DIXQGX https://t.co/Gr2UNruQbn
February 9 Summary of US Central Command's Self-Defense Strikes in Yemen https://t.co/wi0I4TWGHs
Initial report: US 🇺🇸 and UK 🇬🇧 strike Houthi terrorists in Yemen 🇾🇪. Daily finding out 💥
Yemen reports another American attack in the Hodeidah area
Anti-piracy and anti-hijacking operations have been the central feature of the #IndianNavy’s ongoing mission, which also has a significant naval special operations force complement, states Harsh V.Pant & @KartikBommakan1 https://t.co/Dm5ejR9bfr
#Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah members held a mourning ceremony for Abu Baqer Al Saidi who was eliminated by the United States airstrikes on February 7, 2024. https://t.co/jf5WOtETqu