Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated the significance of recent US military actions in Yemen, stating, "The strikes aimed at disabling the Houthis' capacity to target civilian and naval traffic by focusing on precise, hardened facilities that housed weapons components. This action demonstrates our commitment to maintaining security in critical waterways and ensuring that we can respond decisively to threats to international trade. Our goal is to degrade the Houthis’ capabilities and protect US personnel in the region."
In emphasizing the need for this military response, Austin said, "The Houthis' ongoing missile and drone attacks, which have surpassed 100 since the start of the Gaza war, are not merely regional disruptions, but a direct threat to international safety and trade. The dangerous potential of their operations has prompted these preemptive strikes to ensure that such destabilizing behavior is countered effectively to support the wider goal of peace and security in the region."
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