- This is the eighth US strike against Houthi targets in Yemen, but the second joint operation with Britain
- The first joint operation between the US and Britain took place on January 11th: Monday's strikes took place after a telephone conversation between Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
- The Pentagon has not confirmed the targets of Monday's attack: CBS News reported that they targeted a number of targets, including radars
U.S. and British forces carried out a second round of attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday, the latest move against the Iran-aligned group over its attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
The attacks were the United States' eighth, but only the second joint action. The first joint strikes took place on January 11th.
Monday's strikes were ordered by Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after the two spoke on the phone earlier in the day.
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have claimed their attacks were in solidarity with Palestinians under attack by Israel in Gaza.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, did not say how many targets were hit.
In the past, U.S. and British forces have primarily targeted Houthi missiles and radar installations.
A British Typhoon aircraft takes off from Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus to take part in airstrikes in Houthi-controlled Yemen earlier this month. The second series of joint strikes was launched on Monday
The locations of the air strikes on January 11th can be seen in the image. It is still unclear which goals were achieved on Monday
Houthi rebels are pictured at a tribal rally near Sanaa, Yemen, on Monday
Houthi supporters are seen at a rally in support of Palestine on Monday. The rebels began their attacks on shipping to show their support for Gazans being bombarded by Israel
The Houthi attacks have disrupted global shipping and raised fears of global inflation.
They have also deepened concerns that the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war could destabilize the Middle East.
But several U.S. strikes last month have failed to stop Houthi attacks on shipping.
Container ships are taking a break or diverting from the Red Sea, which leads to the Suez Canal, the fastest cargo route from Asia to Europe.
Many ships were instead forced to take the longer route via the Cape of Good Hope.