New statements from the Pentagon issued Monday have said the Houthis fired over 90 ballistic missiles and drones - most of which were intercepted by US and allied forces over the past 48 hours, once the Iranian attack kicked off in the overnight hours of Saturday.
Of the 90 total projectiles fired, the CENTCOM says its forces intercepted over 80 drones and at least six ballistic missiles total.
"CENTCOM remains postured to support Israel's defense against these dangerous actions by Iran. We will continue to work with all our regional partners to increase regional security," it added.
The Houthis are expected to launch another phase of intense attacks in the scenario that Israel hits back at Iran.
On Monday Israel's leadership in the war cabinet appears to have greenlighted such a retaliation attack.
According to The Wall Street Journal: Saturday's Iranian strike on Israel was huge by any standard.
Tehran launched more than 170 explosive-laden drones, around 120 ballistic missiles and about 30 cruise missiles, according to Israel.
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