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India.com
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- India.com
Big worry for US and Israel, Houthis new missile capable of penetrating defence systems, becomes more dangerous if targeted by…, they scatter and cause…
Houthi rebels share missile test photos, threaten Israel The Houthi rebels in Yemen, who control the Ansarullah faction, have released photos of a new missile test along with open threats against Israel. These pictures were shared on social media, showing off what the group claims is a newly developed missile. In recent days, the Houthis have targeted several sites in Israel, including Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. They are also claiming that this new missile might be used in action soon. Advertisement === So far, there's no independent confirmation that Yemen has such advanced missile technology. However, Iran's state-run media has reported that Yemen may now possess this capability. It's important to note that the idea of one missile hitting multiple targets isn't new. Countries like the United States, Russia, and France had already developed this kind of technology decades ago. Known as MIRV, Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle, this system allows a single missile to carry and release several warheads at once. The U.S. had developed MIRV-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) back in the 1970s, and Russia followed suit shortly after. MIRV Missile threat grows beyond nuclear powers Nuclear-armed nations like the U.S. and Russia already possess advanced MIRV (Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle) ballistic missiles, which can be launched from land or submarines. These missiles can travel long distances and strike multiple targets in one go. Apart from them, France and China also have MIRV-equipped missiles. India is developing similar capabilities for its Agni missile series, and Pakistan is working on its own version, the Ababeel missile. For nuclear powers, owning MIRV technology is not unusual. But if a group like Yemen's Houthi rebels were to gain access to such advanced systems, it could pose a serious threat not just to Israel, but also to nearby countries like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE. Where did the Houthis get this technology? The Houthi rebels in Yemen have become more aggressive and better equipped with time. They have targeted several ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. At the same time, they have also carried out attacks against Israel. Even after heavy airstrikes by American fighter jets and aircraft carriers, the Houthi leadership based in Sana'a continues to launch attacks without backing down. One major sign of their growing military capability was seen back in 2022, when the Houthis used a swarm of drones, multiple drones flying together, to attack Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil refinery. This was the first time such a tactic had been used by them. Now, as they claim to have access to even more powerful missile technology, the big question is: how did they get it? Though there are no clear answer to this, many experts believe that their long-standing ties with Iran could be the reason. Iran is known to support the Houthis with weapons, training, and advanced military tools.
Al Manar
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Yemen Revolutionaries Declare Israeli Airports 'Unsafe' as Ballistic Missiles Target Ben Gurion
Yemen Ansarullah revolutionaries warned on Sunday that the Israeli airports are unsafe, as two Yemeni missiles targeted Ben Gurion Airport in support of Palestinian people in Gaza. Deputy Head of Ansarullah Media Authority Nasr Al-Din Amer declared that 'all airports in occupied Palestine are unsafe,' calling on all airlines to suspend their flights to airports in Palestine 'to protect the safety of their passengers.' He stressed that the Yemeni retaliatory strikes on the occupied territories would persist and escalate 'until the aggression ends and the siege on Gaza is lifted.' 'We will impose a no-fly zone on all airports in occupied Palestine in response to the escalation in Gaza,' the Ansarullah official said. 'The Zionists neither heard the Arab Summit nor care about it. The only heard voice now is the sound of explosions in the Zionist depth and this is the language which this entity understands.' 2 Ballistic Missiles Target Ben Gurion Meanwhile on Sunday, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced they has launched two ballistic missiles toward the occupied territories that targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, threatening to escalate retaliatory operations. 'The missile force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Lod Airport, Israeli named 'Ben Gurion' Airport, in the occupied area of Yaffa, using two ballistic missiles, one of which was a hypersonic 'Palestine-2' missile and the other a 'Zulfiqar' missile,' Yemeni military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said in a statement. The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a Palestine-2, a Zulfiqar Ballistic Missile & a Kamikaze Drone toward Ben Gurion airport. — MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) May 18, 2025 'The operation successfully achieved its goal, thanks to Allah, and caused millions of occupying Zionists to rush to shelters, and air traffic at the airport to stop for about an hour.' Stressing that the anti-Israel operation was in support of the oppressed Palestinian people and in rejection of the crime of genocide perpetrated by the Zionist regime in the Gaza Strip, Saree called on the Muslim world to mobilize to stand against the illegal entity. Sirens Sound Earlier before dawn on Sunday, sirens sounded in the Zionist entity's center, including in Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas, Israeli media reported. The Israeli occupation military claimed it had intercepted the missile. 'The missile was detected and neutralized by aerial defense systems shortly after launch, which was initially reported at 1:57 a.m. on Sunday,' the Israeli occupation army said, as quoted by Israeli media. 🚨🇾🇪🇮🇱 BREAKING: Sirens in central Israel — The Saviour (@stairwayto3dom) May 17, 2025 The Magen David Adom emergency service said one Israeli settler sustained minor injuries south of Tel Aviv while en route to a bomb shelter.
Al Manar
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Yemeni Defenses Have Shot Down 7 US Reaper Drones Worth $200 Million in Recent Weeks: AP
The Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks, a loss of aircraft worth more than $200 million in what is becoming the most dramatic cost to the Pentagon of the military campaign against Yemen, the Associated Press reported. According to defense officials, three of the drones were shot down in the past week — suggesting the Ansarullah fighters' targeting of the unmanned aircraft flying over Yemen has improved. The drones were doing attack runs or conducting surveillance, and they crashed both into the water and onto land, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss military operations. The U.S. has increased its attacks on Yemen, launching daily strikes since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign. He promised to use 'overwhelming lethal force' until the 'Houthis' cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. A defense official said that that the increase in U.S. strikes can add to the risk to aircraft, but added the U.S. will take every measure possible to protect troops, equipment and interests in the region. The sophisticated drones, built by General Atomics, cost about $30 million each, and generally fly at altitudes of more than 40,000 feet (12,100 meters). Ansarullah leaders have consistently touted the strikes in public statements. One of the defense officials said the U.S. lost Reaper drones on March 31 and on April 3, 9, 13, 18, 19 and 22. U.S. senators, meanwhile, are raising concerns about civilian casualties caused by the American strikes in Yemen. Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tim Kaine of Virginia wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday questioning whether the Trump administration is 'abandoning the measures necessary to meet its obligations to reducing civilian harm.' Specifically, they questioned reports that U.S. strikes at the Ras Isa fuel terminal in Yemen last week potentially killed more than 70 civilians. 'Military leaders agree that ingraining civilian harm mitigation practices within U.S operations leads to better outcomes and that civilian casualties actually undermine the mission that the military has been sent in to do,' their letter said. In addition to downing the drones, the Yemeni forces have been persistently firing missiles and one-way attack drones at U.S. military ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Yemeni forces have been waging persistent missile and drone attacks against pro-Israeli ships in the region in support of Gaza against the Zionist war. The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, condemned the ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza, calling it 'the most horrific war crime of the modern era.'
Al Manar
24-04-2025
- Health
- Al Manar
Yemen's Sayyed Al-Houthi Condemns Israeli Offensive on Gaza as ‘Horrific War Crime', Calls for Regional Action
The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, condemned the ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza, calling it 'the most horrific war crime of the modern era.' In a televised address, Sayyed Al-Houthi emphasized that the Israeli enemy has continued its comprehensive war on Palestinian civilians for over fifty days. He also revealed that Gaza's health system has been nearly entirely destroyed, with medical supplies and fuel being blocked, resulting in the deaths of dozens of patients—40% of whom were suffering from kidney diseases. The ongoing siege has exacerbated the crisis, leaving the civilian population vulnerable and deprived of critical care. Israeli Policy of Starvation and Escalating Attacks Further, the Ansarullah leader pointed out that the Israeli occupation entity is employing a policy of systematic starvation as a tool to exert pressure on the Palestinian people, blocking the entry of food and medical supplies while also targeting any efforts to deliver basic necessities. He also mentioned that nearly a thousand Palestinians have been martyred or wounded in the past week alone, with the majority being women and children. 'The tragic images of dismembered children, which have become a daily occurrence, are the result of American-made bombs continuing to be supplied by the US to the Israeli occupation,' Sayyed Abdul Malik asserted. Additionally, Sayyed Al-Houthi sharply criticized Israeli claims of military achievements, asserting that the Israeli occupation has failed to confront the resistance forces directly and instead resorts to the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the mass killing of innocent civilians. He stressed that what the Israeli enemy describes as 'military achievements' are nothing more than lies and staged operations, noting that the Israeli military has failed to locate underground tunnels or make any significant ground advancements. Escalating Settler Violence in the West Bank Turning his attention to the West Bank, Sayyed Al-Houthi warned of the alarming escalation in the gradual annexation process, with unprecedented growth in settler activity. This has been accompanied by the demolition of homes and the uprooting of Palestinian lands. He specifically pointed to the city of Jenin, where around 3,000 residential units have been damaged, part of what he described as a 'destructive program' aimed at eliminating Palestinian refugee camps. Growing Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and Plans for Its Destruction The movement's leader expressed grave concern over the intensifying assaults on Al-Aqsa Mosque, highlighting the largest raid in the mosque's history in recent days, involving over 7,000 Zionist settlers. He warned that these incursions are part of a calculated strategy to influence public opinion in favor of the eventual demolition of Al-Aqsa and the construction of what is referred to as the 'Temple Mount,' referencing a widely circulated video depicting the planned destruction of the mosque. Sayyed Al-Houthi condemned the United States as a 'main partner in war crimes,' revealing that the US continues its massive airlift of weapons to Israel on a daily basis, further fueling the violence against Palestinians. Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance Sayyed Al-Houthi concluded by praising the steadfastness and sacrifices of the Palestinian people. He reaffirmed that the resistance option remains the most effective strategy in the face of these challenges. He also called upon the Arab and Islamic nations to take tangible steps to support Palestine, including severing ties with the Israeli occupation, expressing confidence that ultimately, victory will belong to the resistance.
Yemen Online
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemen :Houthi Leader Declares Intensified Operations Against US Warships and Israeli Targets
In a televised address today, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement, delivered a speech that underscored the group's stance on ongoing regional conflicts. His remarks shed light on the escalating tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Yemen's role in the broader geopolitical landscape. Al-Houthi emphasized the group's commitment to targeting American naval vessels, particularly the USS Truman and its escort ships. He claimed that Ansarullah forces have conducted 33 operations against these targets, utilizing ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. The leader highlighted the group's success in downing 19 American MQ-9 drones since March 25, showcasing their evolving capabilities in aerial combat. Al-Houthi reiterated the group's support for Palestine, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and the desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque. He framed the group's military actions as part of a broader resistance against perceived aggression by Israel and its allies1. The speech included sharp criticism of American airstrikes in Yemen, which he described as unjustified aggression. He accused the US of committing crimes against Yemeni civilians and vowed continued resistance. Al-Houthi's speech reflects the intensifying conflict in the region, with Yemen's Ansarullah movement positioning itself as a key player in resistance against Western and Israeli actions. The remarks are likely to further strain relations and provoke responses from the involved parties.
