Houthis
The action aims “to disrupt the Houthis’ efforts to fund their dangerous and destabilizing attacks in the region,” the deputy secretary of the Treasury said.
Sirens sounded in Israel’s south, Arava Desert, and Dead Sea areas as Israel intercepted two Houthi missiles launched early Saturday and Sunday.
The projectile was “likely” intercepted, according to the IDF • No injuries or damage reported.
Houthi commanders are dead and their military infrastructure is crippled, according to the information minister of Sanaa’s recognized government.
The attacks follow strikes late last week aimed at destroying the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa fuel port.
U.S. CENTCOM strikes reportedly killed some 38 people in Yemen amid the destruction of the Ras Isa fuel port.
“The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis,” read a statement issued by the U.S. Central Command.
The International Bank of Yemen “provides the terrorist group access” to the global banking system, the U.S. Treasury Department stated.
While the American air campaign has degraded up to a third of Houthi capabilities, eliminating the threat from Yemen would require a ground effort, Israeli observers say.
The Israeli military said that attempts to intercept the missile were likely successful.
They also discussed a Gaza ceasefire, Red Sea security and deepening bilateral cooperation.
If talks fail, “Iran would be in great danger,” Donald Trump said.
