US attack reported on Yemeni Red Sea port city amid Houthi threat - report

Yemen's Houthis have targeted ships traveling through the Red Sea toward Israel as part of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

 RAF Typhoon aircraft returns to RAF Akrotiri after striking military targets in Yemen during the U.S.-led coalition operation, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, January 12, 2024. (photo credit: VIA REUTERS)
RAF Typhoon aircraft returns to RAF Akrotiri after striking military targets in Yemen during the U.S.-led coalition operation, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, January 12, 2024.
(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)

Reports emerged on Sunday night of a suspected US attack on the western Yemeni city of Al Hudaydah, a port city on the Red Sea controlled by the Houthis.

Reports also suggested Israel could have been involved in the attack.

Yemen's Houthis have targeted ships traveling through the Red Sea toward Israel as part of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

In the past week, the US, UK, and their allies have launched over 100 airstrikes across Yemen, targeting Houthi infrastructure. 

There were also reports coming out of Yemen of spy planes flying in the area.

 An RAF Typhoon aircraft takes off to join the U.S.-led coalition from RAF Akrotiri to conduct air strikes against military targets in Yemen, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, in Cyprus, in this handout picture released on January  (credit: UK MOD/Handout via REUTERS)
An RAF Typhoon aircraft takes off to join the U.S.-led coalition from RAF Akrotiri to conduct air strikes against military targets in Yemen, aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, in Cyprus, in this handout picture released on January (credit: UK MOD/Handout via REUTERS)

Yemen's Houthis said US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas on Sunday. Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam described the activity by "enemy" aircraft as a blatant violation of national sovereignty.