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Allied Forces Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen & Texas Border Takeover | Afternoon Update | 1.12.24

Jan 12, 2024
05:57
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US and British militaries conduct airstrikes in response to Houthi attacks. New border bill empowers border states. National Guard takes control of park in Texas. Clash between National Guard and Texas government.
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  • US and British militaries conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to disrupt their ability to carry out further attacks with the US holding Iran responsible for supporting them.
  • The National Guard in Texas took control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass to address the border crisis and protect US communities amid ongoing illegal crossings.

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US and British militaries bomb Houthi targets in Yemen

The US and British militaries conducted airstrikes on more than 60 Houthi targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to the Houthi's aggression, including attacks on merchant ships. The US Defense Secretary stated that the objective was to disrupt and degrade the Houthi's ability to carry out further attacks. The US holds Iran responsible for supporting the Houthi group.

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