The last time US strikes against the Yemen-based terror group were reported was late last March.
Israeli officials are holding discussions on whether to respond to the recent missiles launched from Yemen.
The attacks were the largest coordinated Israeli-US-British attack on the Houthis since the start of the war.
Al Masirah TV reported that US and British forces carried out the strikes, but a British government source said Britain was not involved.
Houthis use primitive, shut port of Rad Isa instead, which may be Israel’s next target, says expert on seafaring tracking.
Israel’s strike on Hodeidah has temporarily stopped Houthi attacks, but threats to shipping routes continue.
Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched a series of attacks on international shipping near Yemen since last November in solidarity with Palestinians.
The attack targeted oil facilities and a power station and HRW said it killed at least six people and wounded at least 80.
Petraeus says the US's continued effort to leave the Middle East is like Michael Corleone trying to leave the mafia.
The world will take time to respond, but the challenge to freedom of navigation will result in its enemies’ defeat.
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