Houthis Threaten Retaliation in the Red Sea as US and UK Launch Strikes
The leader of the Houthis in Yemen has warned that any attack by the US would lead to a greater response from his organization in the Red Sea. Hours after this statement, the US and UK launched strikes on 60 Houthi targets. The Houthis have been conducting attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea as a response to Israel’s actions in Gaza. These attacks have disrupted international trade. The US and UK had previously issued an ultimatum to the Houthis, and the strikes can be seen as a direct response to their “largest attack” in the region.