US and Britain Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen, Aiming to End Illegal Attacks

The United States and Britain carried out strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the group’s attacks on American troops and international shipping. The attacks hit buried weapons caches, missile systems, and launchers that the Houthis had used to attack ships in the Red Sea. The US Defense Secretary stated that the collective action sends a clear message to the Houthis to end their illegal attacks.

The attacks in Yemen come alongside a US military retaliation campaign over the killing of three American soldiers in a drone strike by Iranian-backed militants. Despite the attacks against Iran-linked groups, the Pentagon has said it does not want war with Iran and does not believe Tehran wants war. Meanwhile, Iran has condemned the attacks as a mistake that will only lead to increased tension and instability. Biden’s new strategy in Yemen aims to weaken the Houthi fighters but falls far short of defeating the group or directly targeting Iran.

The US and Britain’s strikes targeted multiple areas in Yemen and were supported by other countries, including Australia, Canada, and Denmark. The attacks in Iraq and Syria were also part of the retaliation campaign, but the Pentagon has stated that it does not want war with Iran and does not believe Tehran wants war. Despite the attacks, major concerns remain about the impact of the conflict on global shipping and trade routes.

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