U.S. forces have been working to degrade the capabilities of the Iranian-backed Houthis as the group continues targeting ships in the region. Late last month, CENTCOM confirmed striking several Houthi targets near the capital city of Sanaa, hitting a command hub and weapons production facility as well as a bunker with missiles and drones.

The United States recently conducted airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets, intensifying the ongoing conflict, reports Digi24. The US military announced it had attacked two underground weapons depots belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.