Washington, D.C. – The United States has successfully eliminated key Houthi leaders in targeted airstrikes in Yemen, National Security Advisor Mike Walz confirmed on Sunday. The strikes come as part of an ongoing effort to curb the Iran-backed rebel group’s aggressive actions in the region.
Speaking to reporters, Walz stated that the U.S. military executed precise operations against high-value Houthi targets, dealing a significant blow to their leadership structure.
“We have successfully eliminated top Houthi leaders responsible for orchestrating attacks in the region,” Walz said. “These strikes are part of our commitment to maintaining stability and protecting our allies in the Middle East.”
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the internationally recognized Yemeni government and its Saudi-led coalition allies. In recent months, Houthi forces have escalated their missile and drone attacks, threatening regional security and commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea.