US-Iran Standoff Escalates as Yemeni Houthi Forces Heighten Military Readiness
Source: Global Times
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新华社科威特城1月31日电（记者尹炣）萨那消息：也门胡塞武装一名军事官员1月31日表示，在美国可能军事干涉伊朗造成地区紧张局势不断升级的背景下，该组织已提高军事戒备，并采取一系列旨在提高作战水平的军事措施。
这名不愿公开姓名的军事官员对新华社记者说，胡塞武装提升警戒状态，包括在具有战略意义的红海沿岸等多个地区检查导弹发射装置，作为在地区局势升级情况下采取的预防性措施。
胡塞武装政治局成员希扎姆·阿萨德当天在社交媒体发文说，如果美国袭击伊朗，伊朗有权自卫反击。“一旦爆发公开对抗，以色列、美国在中东地区的军事基地、海军舰艇以及其他利益将不可避免成为打击对象。”
阿萨德提到，也门胡塞武装曾击落数十架MQ-9型“死神”无人机、迫使美国航空母舰远离也门。他说：“美国只懂得用实力说话。”
Classification
Region
West Asia, East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Houthi forces have raised military alert and taken measures to enhance combat readiness in response to escalating tensions due to potential U.S. military intervention in Iran.
Location
Yemen, Red Sea coast
Unit
Houthi forces (Ansar Allah)
Time
January 31, 2023
Equipment
missile launch systemsMQ-9 Reaper drones
Summary
Houthi forces raised military alert on January 31, 2023, in Yemen due to escalating tensions from potential U.S. military intervention in Iran. They are inspecting missile launch systems along the Red Sea coast as a precautionary measure. A Houthi official warned that U.S. and Israeli military assets in the region would be targeted if conflict escalates.
Key Facts
- Houthi forces have increased military alertness as tensions rise due to potential U.S. intervention in Iran.
- Missile launch systems are being inspected along the strategically significant Red Sea coast.
- Houthi forces claim to have downed multiple MQ-9 Reaper drones and forced U.S. aircraft carriers away from Yemen.
- A Houthi political member stated that Iran has the right to retaliate if attacked by the U.S.