US Conducts Self-Defense Strikes Against ‘Deeply Buried’ Houthi Targets

The U.S. and United Kingdom struck deeply hardened targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday in response to the rebel group’s increasingly dangerous attacks on international shipping and naval vessels, according to statements. The strikes targeted Houthi storage facilities, missile systems and launchers, air defense systems and radars in the third large-scale joint operation since the Houthis began attacking international shipping in late November, according to an emailed joint statement from the U.S., U.K. and supporting countries. Since the last joint strikes on Jan. 11 and Jan. 22, the...