US and UK launch new attacks on Houthi in Yemeni

The Pentagon says that fighter planes from the US and UK attacked 18 Houthi sites in Yemen. This is the fourth time that the two countries have worked together on such an operation.

The US targeted storage places, drones, defense systems, radars, and a helicopter of the militant group in Saturday’s strikes.

The UK says that the allies worked to make the Houthi group weaker.

The Iran-supported Houthis are continuously attacking ships in the Red Sea, which is a major trade route.

The Houthis, who are in charge of a lot of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, have been attacking ships that they believe are connected to Israel and the Western countries in reaction to the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza.

The way products are shipped around the world is being affected because some big shipping companies are changing their routes to avoid the Red Sea. This is causing problems and making it more expensive to ship things.

The Pentagon said it attacked 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday. The targets were where the Houthi group stored weapons and missiles, as well as air defense systems.

“These targeted attacks are meant to stop the Houthis from being able to threaten global trade, ships, and the lives of innocent people in a very important waterway. ”

The Houthis have attacked more than 45 ships since mid-November. This is a threat to the world economy, as well as the safety and stability of the region. It needs a response from the international community.

The strikes were done with help from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, according to the statement.

Soon after, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that America will not wait to act if necessary to protect lives and keep trade moving freely in one of the world’s most important waterways.

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said that it is our job to keep people safe at sea and ensure that ships can move freely.

“That’s why the Royal Air Force attacked Houthi military targets in Yemen for a fourth time. ”

Earlier today, the US military said they destroyed seven Houthi missiles that were going to be used to attack ships.

A few days ago, the crew of a cargo ship from Belize and registered in the UK left their ship in Yemen because it was hit by missiles from the Houthis.