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State Department: U.S. military deterrence operations aimed to stop Houthi attacks on shipping; spokesperson says maritime assaults must end
Summary
The State Department spokesperson described U.S. military operations targeting Houthi capabilities as part of a policy shift to stop repeated attacks on commercial and U.S. vessels, saying previous limited responses are replaced by stronger deterrence to protect navigation.
The State Department spokesperson described recent U.S. military deterrence operations against the Houthi forces in Yemen as intended to stop attacks on U.S. vessels and global shipping and to change the Houthis' posture.
Tammy said, "Following the strikes, Secretary Rubio noted that the president, 'sent a powerful and clear message. These attacks on US vessels and global shipping must stop, and we will hold you accountable.…
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