US and UK Launch Counterattack Against Houthi Forces in Yemen
Houthi terrorists have carried out more than 45 attacks on naval and commercial vessels since mid-November.
Multiple nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, conducted strikes against the Houthis in Yemen on Saturday in response to the group’s continued assaults on ships in the Red Sea and nearby waters.
The objective of the strikes was to disrupt the capabilities that the Houthis use to endanger global trade, naval vessels, and the lives of innocent sailors in crucial waterways.
Recent incidents include a Houthi missile attack on a British-owned vessel, an almost-missed missile attack on a U.S.-owned ship delivering aid to Yemen, and an assault on a UK ship that forced the crew to evacuate.
Since mid-November, the Houthis have carried out over 45 attacks on ships, posing a significant threat to the global economy and regional security, necessitating an international response.
The group of nations asserted in the joint statement that their aim was to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea but reiterated their readiness to retaliate to protect life and ensure the free flow of commerce.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, in a statement about the attack, affirmed the commitment to protecting commerce in critical waterways and warned the Houthis of consequences if they do not cease their illegal activities.UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapp reiterated the need to safeguard lives at sea and maintain freedom of navigation.
Action Against Houthis
Over the past month and a half, there have been 32 U.S. strikes in Yemen, some in collaboration with allies, targeting Houthi installations and capabilities.
U.S. operations have destroyed numerous Houthi launchers, buildings, vehicles, missiles, and storage facilities.
The Pentagon spokesperson mentioned that the Houthis have ramped up their attacks in recent days, attributing their capabilities to support from Iran.
There are concerns about the conflict between the U.S. and Houthis escalating into a proxy war with Iran. However, the Biden administration has stated its goal is to prevent further attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, not to engage in a full-scale conflict.
The Trump administration previously labeled the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization, a designation later reversed by President Biden. The current designation of the Houthis as specially designated global terrorists aims to cut off their financing.
Moreover, the European Union has launched a naval mission to enhance maritime security and protect vessels in the Red Sea.
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