Recently it became known that the United States intends to launch a military operation against the Yemeni Houthis.
According to media reports, Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin will publicly announce its start during his Middle East tour.
The operation is called “Guardian of Prosperity”. It is aimed at countering threats in the Red Sea from the Houthis.
About this MIA “Russia Today” with reference to the publication The War Zone, which in turn refers to an unnamed representative of the US Department of Defense.
This source announced a visit to some countries in the Middle East by Austin and the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Air Force, General Brown.
A visit is planned for next week. During the visit, Austin will announce Operation Prosperity Guardian.
This is an international operation aimed at ensuring international maritime safety,” the official informed.
Let us remind you that recently missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea have become more frequent. It is believed that the Yemeni Houthis are behind them.
Thus, most recently, the destroyer Carney shot down 14 UAVs in this sea flying towards a cargo ship from the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
Previously, the Houthis had fired missiles at commercial ships several times, including a Norwegian ship.
Earlier in the Red Sea a rocket hit a Norwegian chemical tanker. A fire started on board.
