United States and Britain Launch Fourth Round of Joint Military Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Yemen, Houthi-controlled Yemen Iraq
The attacks were carried out to answer an increase in recent surge of attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
United States and Britain launched a fourth round of joint military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
United States and Britain Launch Fourth Round of Joint Military Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

On February 24, 2024, the United States and Britain launched a fourth round of joint military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The attacks were carried out to answer an increase in recent surge of attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if there were any casualties or damage caused by these strikes.

Sources

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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U.S. and U.K. conduct fourth round of joint airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Eleanor Watson Sunday, 25 February 2024 07:56
  • Unique Points
    • The U.S., U.K., Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand launched more than a dozen airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday.
    • This is the fourth round of joint coalition strikes since Jan 11 to pressure the Houthis to stop attacking commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The strikes hit 18 Houthi targets across eight locations in Yemen.
    • The U.S., Canada, Denmark and New Zealand participated in Saturday's airstrikes while Australia, Bahrain and the Netherlands provided support.
  • Accuracy
    • Despite the barrage of strikes, the Houthis have continued to launch missiles and drones at ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article claims that it is a joint US and UK operation when in fact only one sentence mentions this alliance. The rest of the article focuses on Houthi attacks against commercial shipping lanes and how they are being targeted by international coalition forces including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands and New Zealand. Secondly, the article states that there have been 60 Houthi attacks since November 19 but fails to mention any specifics about these attacks or their impact on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. This is a lie by omission as it implies that all of these attacks were against ships and not other targets, which is false. Thirdly, the article quotes Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stating that there will be consequences for Houthi illegal attacks but fails to mention any specifics about what those consequences might be or how they would impact the Houthis. This is a lie by omission as it implies that all of these attacks have been against ships and not other targets, which is false.
    • The article claims that it is a joint US and UK operation when in fact only one sentence mentions this alliance.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing statements from U.S., U.K., and coalition officials without providing any evidence or context for their claims.
    • >U.S., U.K launch fourth round of joint airstrikes on Houthi targets<br>The strikes hit 18 Houthi targets across eight locations in Yemen, according to a joint statement released by a coalition of nations involved in Saturday's actions
    • Despite the barrage of strikes, the Houthis have continued to launch missiles and drones at ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. As of this week, U.S. defense officials said there had been at least 60 Houthi attacks since November 19.
    • <u>The United States will not hesitate to take action, as needed, to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world's most critical waterways</u>
    • We never said that we were taking every single capability that the Houthis have off the map, but every single day that we conduct a strike, we are degrading them further.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that the U.S., U.K., and other countries are conducting joint strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to pressure them to stop attacking commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
    • > The United States will not hesitate to take action, as needed, to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world's most critical waterways. <br> We never said that we were taking every single capability that the Houthis have off the map, but every single day that we conduct a strike, we are degrading them further.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      Eleanor Watson has a conflict of interest on the topics of U.S., U.K., joint airstrikes, Houthi targets, Yemen and Red Sea as she is reporting for CBS News which is owned by ViacomCBS.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      65%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      U.S. and British Warplanes Again Strike Houthi-Linked Targets in Yemen

      The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Helene Cooper, Saturday, 24 February 2024 21:32
      • Unique Points
        • The Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have been targeting global shipping routes
        • On Feb. 24, 2024, the United States and Britain carried out large-scale military strikes against multiple sites in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants to degrade their ability to attack ships in critical sea lanes for global trade.
        • The U.S., U.K., Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand launched more than a dozen airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday.
      • Accuracy
        • The U.S., U.K., Australia, Bahrain, Canada and New Zealand participated in the strikes.
        • Despite the barrage of strikes, the Houthis have continued to launch missiles and drones at ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
      • Deception (30%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Houthi militants have been targeting global shipping routes for almost four months when in fact they have only been doing so since October 2021 according to a report by Reuters. Secondly, the article states that American and British warplanes hit missile systems and launchers but does not provide any evidence of this claim. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'large-scale military strikes' which is misleading because it implies that there was a significant threat to global trade when in fact the Houthi militants have only launched attacks on vessels in specific locations and at certain times.
        • The article uses sensationalist language such as 'large-scale military strikes' which is misleading because it implies that there was a significant threat to global trade when in fact the Houthi militants have only launched attacks on vessels in specific locations and at certain times.
        • The author claims that Houthi militants have been targeting global shipping routes for almost four months but provides no evidence of this claim.
      • Fallacies (80%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the strikes were necessary and proportionate without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of the Houthi militants as being solely responsible for attacking ships in sea lanes, when it is possible that other factors may be contributing to these attacks.
        • The strikes were necessary and proportionate
        • These precision strikes are intended to disrupt and degrade the capabilities that the Houthis use to threaten global trade, naval vessels, and the lives of innocent mariners in one of the world's most critical waterways.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article contains examples of religious bias and ideological bias. The author uses language that depicts the Houthis as a threat to global trade and innocent mariners in one of the world's most critical waterways. This is an example of extreme or unreasonable language used to portray one side as dangerous.
        • The Iran-backed group, which has been targeting global shipping routes, has proved especially difficult for the United States and its allies to restrain.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt have a conflict of interest on the topic of U.S., British warplanes in Yemen as they are reporting for The New York Times which is owned by AOL Time Warner Inc.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt have a conflict of interest on the topic of U.S., British warplanes in Yemen as they are part of an alliance that is involved in the ongoing conflict.

            82%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships

            The Associated Press News Saturday, 24 February 2024 09:28
            • Unique Points
              • The US and UK conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to answer a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
              • American and British fighter jets hit sites across eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems
              • The US has also been carrying out almost daily strikes to take out Houthi targets since Jan 12
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the US and British strikes were a response to recent attacks by Houthi militants on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. However, this statement is misleading because there have been ongoing conflicts between Yemen's Houthis and other countries for years, including Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Secondly, it states that American fighter jets launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier hit sites in eight locations targeting missiles, launchers, rockets drones and air defense systems. However, this statement is also misleading because there are no details about what specific targets were hit or how many of them were destroyed. Thirdly, it states that the US F/A-18 fighter jets launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier targeted 18 Houthi sites across eight locations in Yemen and underground storage facilities, radar and a helicopter. However, this statement is also misleading because there are no details about what specific targets were hit or how many of them were destroyed.
              • The article states that the US F/A-18 fighter jets launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier targeted 18 Houthi sites across eight locations in Yemen and underground storage facilities, radar and a helicopter. However, this statement is also misleading because there are no details about what specific targets were hit or how many of them were destroyed.
              • The article states that the US strikes on Houthi militants was a response to recent attacks by these militants on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. However, this statement is misleading because there have been ongoing conflicts between Yemen's Houthis and other countries for years, including Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
              • The article states that American fighter jets launched from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier hit sites in eight locations targeting missiles, launchers, rockets drones and air defense systems. However, this statement is also misleading because there are no details about what specific targets were hit or how many of them were destroyed.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the US Defense Secretary and UK Defense Secretary have made statements about the situation in Yemen. This is not a formal fallacy as it is clear that these individuals are experts on their respective topics, but it does demonstrate a bias towards those who hold power or influence over the topic at hand. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used by both sides to justify their actions and motivations for attacking each other's targets. This includes statements such as
              • The Houthis denounced the US-British aggression
              • RAF Typhoon jets engaged in precision strikes aimed at degrading Houthi drones and launchers.
            • Bias (85%)
              The article is biased towards the US and British military actions against Houthi targets in Yemen. The author uses language that portrays the Houthis as a threat to global security and commerce, while downplaying their motivations for attacking commercial ships. Additionally, the article does not provide any context or analysis of why these attacks are occurring.
              • The U.S., U.K., and other allies said in a statement the “necessary and proportionate strikes specifically targeted 18 Houthi targets across 8 locations in Yemen” that also included underground storage facilities, radar and a helicopter.
                • Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels remain capable of launching significant attacks. This week, they seriously damaged a ship in a crucial strait and apparently downed an American drone worth tens of millions of dollars.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                75%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                U.S. and U.K. launch fourth round of airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen

                Axios News Site: https://www.axios.com/2024/01-30/prior-authorization-gap-insurer-drug-decisions Barak Ravid Saturday, 24 February 2024 22:53
                • Unique Points
                  • The U.S. and U.K conducted airstrikes against military targets controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday
                  • These precision strikes are intended to disrupt and degrade the capabilities that the Houthis use to threaten global trade, naval vessels, and the lives of innocent mariners in one of the world's most critical waterways
                  • The U.S. will not hesitate to take action, as needed, to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world's most critical waterways
                • Accuracy
                  • The U.S., U.K., Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand launched more than a dozen airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday.
                  • Despite the barrage of strikes by multiple countries including the US and UK since January 11th 2024 to pressure Houthis to stop attacking commercial shipping lanes in Red Sea, they have continued launching missiles and drones at ships.
                  • The U.S., Canada, Denmark and New Zealand participated in Saturday's airstrikes while Australia, Bahrain and the Netherlands provided support.
                  • On Feb 24th 2024 American fighter jets hit sites across eight locations targeting missiles, launchers, rockets drones and air defense systems.
                • Deception (50%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the U.S., UK and Australia have support from other countries for their airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence or quotes from these countries to back it up.
                  • The article states that 'Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand' have support of Australia for their airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen. However this statement is not supported by any evidence or quotes from these countries to back it up.
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the author quotes U.S., UK and Australian Defense Secretaries stating that their militaries targeted eight locations in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This statement implies that these countries have a legitimate reason for conducting military strikes, but it does not provide any evidence or context for why they are doing so.
                  • Barak Ravid Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps in 2023.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the Houthis as a threat to global trade and naval vessels, which could be seen as an attempt to create fear in readers about the potential economic consequences of supporting or opposing military action against them.
                  • It is our duty to protect lives and sea and preserve freedom of navigation
                    • The U.S. will not hesitate to take action, as needed, to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world's most critical waterways
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Barak Ravid has conflicts of interest on the topics of U.S.-UK airstrikes against Houthis and Yemen conflict as he is an Israeli journalist who covers Middle Eastern politics.

                      75%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                      US and UK carry out fourth round of coalition strikes against a wide range of Houthi targets in Yemen

                      CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Oren Liebermann, Saturday, 24 February 2024 21:23
                      • Unique Points
                        • The United States and the United Kingdom carried out strikes against an array of Houthi targets in Yemen
                        • 18 targets across eight locations were hit, including underground weapons storage facilities, missile storage facilities, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), air defense systems, radars and a helicopter
                        • Four Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets participated in the coalition strikes
                      • Accuracy
                        • The US and UK carried out strikes against an array of Houthi targets in Yemen
                      • Deception (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Fallacies (85%)
                        The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the US and UK carried out strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the attacks on commercial shipping as a threat to global economy, which is not supported by factual information. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction when it describes Houthi rebels as
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The authors demonstrate a bias in their reporting by disproportionately quoting sources that reflect a specific position and using language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable. The authors quote multiple US officials who describe the Houthi rebels as having sophisticated weapons provided by Iran, carrying out attacks on commercial shipping, and being a threat to the global economy. However, they do not provide any quotes from Houthi representatives to give their perspective or counterargument.
                          • Houthi rebels confirmed Sunday local time on social media that they used missiles to target an American oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree did not comment on whether the missile attack resulted in a hit on the tanker, but US forces said earlier they had successfully shot down at least one missile that had been launched into the Gulf of Aden.
                            • The Houthis have carried out more than 45 attacks on commercial and naval vessels in the region since mid-November... Those attacks ... have caused a massive drop in ships traveling through the Suez Canal.
                              • The strikes hit 18 targets across eight locations, according to a statement from the coalition, including underground weapons storage facilities, missile storage facilities, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems, air defense systems, radars, and a helicopter. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets... participated in the coalition strikes.
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The article reports on coalition strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The authors have a conflict of interest as they are reporting for CNN which is owned by AT&T and has financial ties to the US government.
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                  The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of US and UK involvement in Yemen, Iran-backed rebel groups, Suez Canal experience a drop in transits and container tonnage from its peak in 2013
                                  • Haley Britzky is a British journalist who covers international news for CNN. She has previously reported on the Suez Canal experience a drop in transits and container tonnage from its peak in 2013.
                                    • Oren Liebermann is an American journalist who covers Middle Eastern politics for CNN. He has previously reported on the conflict in Yemen and Iran's role in it.