B-2 Bombers Roll Out as U.S. Targets Houthis in Airstrikes

In a powerful demonstration of military force, the United States deployed B-2 stealth bombers this week to strike underground weapon storage facilities used by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the airstrikes targeted hardened underground bunkers, which housed missiles and munitions used to threaten both military and civilian vessels across the region.

The strikes come amid heightened tensions following Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, with the Houthis increasingly targeting ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden over the last year. According to CENTCOM, the operations were carried out to degrade the Houthis’ ability to continue their “reckless and unlawful attacks” on international shipping and to protect U.S. and coalition personnel in the region.

Key details about the strikes:

• The B-2 bombers were deployed specifically to hit underground facilities containing missiles, weapons components, and other munitions used by the Houthis.

• The strikes were intended to demonstrate U.S. global strike capabilities, signaling that the U.S. can reach strategic targets anytime, anywhere.

The use of B-2 stealth bombers carries an important message, not only to the Houthis but also to Iran. The B-2 is the only aircraft capable of delivering the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) the most powerful non-nuclear bunker buster in the world. The deployment of such capabilities highlights America’s readiness to neutralize significant threats, including Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility, should the need arise.

As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, this show of force underscores the U.S. commitment to regional stability and the protection of its interests against Iranian-backed groups like the Houthis.

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