The joint US-UK statement said the attacks were strategically designed to degrade Houthi capabilities and protect innocent sailors sailing through the Red Sea.
The United States and the United Kingdom carried out a new series of precision strikes against Houthi targets, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding maritime security.
The joint military operation, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, aimed to disrupt the rebels' capabilities, particularly their underground storage sites, missiles and surveillance infrastructure used in attacks on Red Sea shipping. .
The Houthis, who control densely populated areas in Yemen, have attributed their attacks to solidarity with Palestinians amid the conflict between Israel and Gaza. These actions have not only disrupted global shipping, but have also fueled concerns about inflation and increased fears about possible destabilization in the Middle East.
The joint statement from Washington and London outlined the second round of military actions, targeting eight Houthi sites in response to the rebels' persistent attacks on international shipping and trade. The attacks were strategically designed to degrade Houthi capabilities and protect innocent sailors sailing the Red Sea.
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps, emphasizing the defensive nature of the attacks, said: “This action will deal another blow to their limited arsenals and their ability to threaten global trade.”
However, the international community's collective efforts face challenges as multiple rounds of attacks in the past month have yet to completely stop Houthi attacks on shipping.
The fallout from the Houthi unrest has led container ships to alter their routes, diverting from the Red Sea and opting for the longer journey via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal.
