US And UK Carry Out Strikes On Houtis In Yemen

Reuters reports:

The United States and Britain have started carrying out strikes against targets linked to Houthis in Yemen, four U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday, the first time strikes have been launched against the Iran-backed group since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year.

The Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have been targeting Red Sea shipping routes to show their support for Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group.

Earlier on Thursday, the Houthi’s leader said any U.S. attack on the group would not go without a response. The Houthis, who seized much of Yemen in a civil war, have vowed to attack ships linked to Israel or bound for Israeli ports. However, many of the targeted ships have had no links to Israel.

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US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen- officials https://t.co/3JjgqKMou6 pic.twitter.com/7FZSSMrDVq

— Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) January 12, 2024

Two U.S. officials say the United States and Britain have launched military strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen. @gabegutierrez reports: pic.twitter.com/pGedpx0Ch7

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 12, 2024

🚨 The US-UK joint airstrikes occurring in #Yemen.

They received support from Canada, Australia, Bahrain, the Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/eSX4Lklvyk

— Pyotr Kurzin (@PKurzin) January 12, 2024