U.S. B-2 Stealth Bombers Target Houthi Bunkers in Yemen, a Message to Iran

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In a high-profile airstrike early Thursday, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers launched a significant attack on underground bunkers belonging to Yemen's Houthi rebels. This marks the first known operation of its kind involving the advanced $2 billion aircraft. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hailed the action as a "unique demonstration of the United States' ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened, or fortified." 

 

The airstrikes were carried out near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and the Houthi stronghold of Saada. While the Houthis’ al-Masirah news channel confirmed the strikes, it did not provide specifics regarding casualties. Secretary Austin, however, confirmed that the bombers successfully hit "five hardened underground weapons storage locations." Initial assessments from U.S. Central Command also reported no civilian casualties, underscoring the precision of the attack.

 

The operation appears to serve a dual purpose, not only targeting the Houthis but also sending a strong message to Iran, which is known to be the main supporter of the rebel group. The B-2 bombers are equipped to deploy the "Massive Ordnance Penetrator," a weapon designed to destroy deeply buried targets, making the aircraft a key asset in potential strikes against fortified sites, including Iran's nuclear facilities. This strike showcased America's capability to neutralize such bunkers, a potential warning to Tehran as tensions in the region simmer.

 

The Red Sea has increasingly become a hotspot, with the Houthis launching numerous attacks on vessels they claim are tied to Israel or the U.S. Over 80 ships have been targeted using missiles and drones, two of which were sunk, and another seized. Many of these ships had no direct involvement in the ongoing conflict, yet they were caught in the rebels' crosshairs. These actions have further destabilized an already volatile region, with concerns over the Houthis’ growing capacity to disrupt maritime traffic in the area.

 

The bunkers hit by the U.S. bombers are tied to known Houthi bases, which have been heavily fortified since the start of the Saudi-led coalition's war in Yemen in 2015. Military analysts suggest that the Houthis, with considerable backing from Iran, have expanded their network of underground facilities. This strategy mirrors Iran's own reliance on underground bunkers, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.

 

Based on a report from Newsweek 2024-10-18

 

 

 

[jippytum]

About time too.  these rebels have been attacking ships in international waters for months.

Time for  overdue retaliation. 

[john donson]

 $2 billion aircraft a piece

 

how many millions wasted to drop some bombs that were sooooooooooooo effective against the taliban caves , right?  

 

where are the super soldiers elite blabla to go eliminate them in person or do they only exist in movies?

[Nick Carter icp]

Not a good day for Iran .

Hamas and Hezbollah getting a beating and now the Houthis are getting it as well . 

[johng]

Yet more escalation of regional tension  by the worlds policeman,bully and arms supplier AKA  "Uncle Sam"

I'm convinced they are gleeful at the prospect of WWIII 🤮  🤑

all their actions point to that conclusion IMHO.

[frank83628]

the  cancer of the planet USA, escalating tensions in the ME for the other cancer, Israel

[Nick Carter icp]

37 minutes ago, john donson said:

 $2 billion aircraft a piece

 

how many millions wasted to drop some bombs that were sooooooooooooo effective against the taliban caves , right?  

 

 

   How is Osama Bin Laden these days ?

[Nick Carter icp]

2 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

the  cancer of the planet USA, escalating tensions in the ME for the other cancer, Israel

 

   The Houthis attacking ships in the Gulf is having a detrimental effect is World trade , the Houthis need to be stopped for their attacks on the USA .

    But don't blame the Houthis for their attacks , blame Israel , just blame Israel for everything 

[Watawattana]

43 minutes ago, john donson said:

where are the super soldiers elite blabla to go eliminate them in person or do they only exist in movies?

It's time for...

 

 

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   The Houthis attacking ships in the Gulf is having a detrimental effect is World trade , the Houthis need to be stopped for their attacks on the USA .

    But don't blame the Houthis for their attacks , blame Israel , just blame Israel for everything 

USA and Israel have been at war my entire life, only President that didn't start a war was Trump, although i can see it will happen now backing up Israel, i don't dislike Israeli's as such, even though they do have a bad name in most places, just that warmongering arsehat in office. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

USA and Israel have been at war my entire life, only President that didn't start a war was Trump, although i can see it will happen now backing up Israel, i don't dislike Israeli's as such, even though they do have a bad name in most places, just that warmongering arsehat in office. 

Did Trump finish the long-running Afghan war......?

If not, why not, using your theory.....?  🤔

[frank83628]

Just now, transam said:

Did Trump finish the long-running Afghan war......?

If not, why not, using your theory.....?  🤔

i said he didn't start any. 

 

where have you been for these months, i thought you'd popped your clogs.

[transam]

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

i said he didn't start any. 

 

where have you been for these months, i thought you'd popped your clogs.

I know what you said, why not answer the question, but you won't, as Democrat Biden stopped the war in Afghanistan, not your non-war Republican hero....

 

P.S. I never left, just got fed-up with tackling invader Putin lovers and obvious troll fruitcakes...

 

The occasional rest does me good.....

[Chomper Higgot]

5 hours ago, john donson said:

 $2 billion aircraft a piece

 

how many millions wasted to drop some bombs that were sooooooooooooo effective against the taliban caves , right?  

 

where are the super soldiers elite blabla to go eliminate them in person or do they only exist in movies?

Are volunteering?

[Chomper Higgot]

2 hours ago, transam said:

I know what you said, why not answer the question, but you won't, as Democrat Biden stopped the war in Afghanistan, not your non-war Republican hero....

 

P.S. I never left, just got fed-up with tackling invader Putin lovers and obvious troll fruitcakes...

 

The occasional rest does me good.....

Welcome back

[Rimmer]

off topic bickering posts and replies have been removed

[Nick Carter icp]

3 hours ago, frank83628 said:

i said he didn't start any. 

 

where have you been for these months, i thought you'd popped your clogs.

 

   I doubt that he's been over at TT .

[AndreasHG]

3 hours ago, frank83628 said:

i don't dislike Israeli's as such, even though they do have a bad name in most places

 

The only way to really know what Israel is, is to visit the country, spend some time with its people, eat ist food, travel around renting a car, possibly work with Israelis and, since you're there, enjoy the nightlife.

It's the only country in the Middle East where I would settle and that I would turn into my home without hesitation.

And I am just an average European, not Jewish, Christian by education but agnostic to the bones.