US launches fourth round of strikes against Houthis after missile attack on commercial vessel

The United States launched its fourth round of strikes against the Yemeni Houthis, the first since redesignating them as a terrorist organization.

The strikes were launched against 14 different missile launching sites, according to U.S. Central Command. The strikes were launched hours after the Houthis hit a U.S.-owned merchant ship with the shipping company Genco. None were injured on the ship, and it continued with its mission with some damage sustained.