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These recent strikes were triggered by recent hostilities, notably an attack on a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel, operated by Jenko Shipping and Trading Limited, was bombed by a drone launched by Houthi forces. The attack necessitated a swift U.S. military response, with American forces targeting 14 Houthi missile launch sites in Yemen, which posed an imminent threat to both commercial shipping and U.S. Navy vessels in the region.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the missiles targeted were on launch rails and presented an immediate danger that could have resulted in attacks at any moment. The strikes aimed to prevent future attacks and neutralize threats before they could cause harm.