Washington [US], January 23: The coalition forces of the United States and Britain launched new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday, multiple U.S. media reported.
News of the latest strikes, which marked the eighth round of military action by the United States against the Houthis since Jan. 12, were reported by U.S. outlets, citing U.S. defense officials.
Neither the Pentagon nor the White House has publicly confirmed the strikes at the time this story is released.
CNN reported earlier that the United States named the strikes "Operation Poseidon Archer," suggesting that they might become "more organized" and last for a longer period of time.
Earlier in the day, U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over phone.
According to a readout of the call by the White House, the two leaders discussed Houthi attacks against merchant and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea.
"They reiterated their commitment to freedom of navigation, international commerce, and defending mariners from illegal and unjustifiable attacks," the readout said.
Source: Xinhua
