Check out the latest on US and UK strikes in Yemen against Houthi rebels and see the global reactions!
In a bold move, the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated a series of airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, sparking debates across the globe. The Iran-aligned group has condemned the attacks as 'barbaric' and vowed to continue their operations targeting ships going towards Israel. The strikes, aimed at curbing the Houthi aggression, risk escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East region.
The US and UK strikes in Yemen have drawn mixed responses, with concerns raised about the potential impact on international waterways and the broader implications on regional stability. President Joe Biden has emphasized the importance of safeguarding critical maritime routes amidst the escalating conflict with the Houthi rebels. The coordinated efforts of multiple nations, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, underscore the international community's stance against destabilizing activities in the Red Sea.
The airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with fears of a wider war looming. As tensions mount, the humanitarian situation in Yemen has become a major point of concern, with organizations like the International Rescue Committee voicing alarm over the escalating military actions. The continued strikes and counterattacks pose a challenge to efforts to resolve the longstanding crisis in Yemen, further complicating the already dire situation.
In the midst of this turmoil, the role of Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the enigmatic leader of the Houthi fighters, has come into the spotlight. His fierce battlefield tactics and the group's targeting of Red Sea shipping have intensified the focus on the escalating conflict. As the situation evolves, the impact of the US-led strikes on Yemen reverberates not only regionally but also on the global stage, with concerns about the potential repercussions of the military engagements.
Iran-aligned group calls attacks 'barbaric', says it will continue to target ships heading towards Israel.
The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of strikes on Yemen against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels who have been targeting international ...
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Today, at my direction, U.S. military forcesโtogether with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, ...
The US and UK military launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Thursday, a US official and UK official told ...
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the United States and Britain, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, had conducted ...
Joe Biden says he 'will not hesitate to direct further measures' to protect international waterways in wake of attacks on Red Sea shipping.
The strikes targeted an airbase, airports and a military camp, the Huthi rebels' Al-Masirah TV station said, with AFP correspondents and witnesses also ...
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The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement's attacks on ships ...
SANAA - US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthis who ...
The United States and Britain launched strikes against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen, the first on the country since the Iran-backed group ...
US and UK strikes on Houthi fighters in Yemen come amid weeks of attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Rishi Sunak says the action against the Iranian-backed group is "necessary and proportionate".
The United States announced today that Australia is supporting the US and UK in attacks in Yemen, reportedly targeting several cities in Yemen, ...
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the impacts of the military escalation in Yemen and the Red Sea for humanitarian needs ...
Tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in several cities on Friday to hear their leaders condemn U.S. and British strikes on their country in response to ...
Instead of retaliating against the Houthi militia, the US and its allies should be pressing Israel to end its invasion of Gaza and accept a ceasefire, ...
US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen rattled energy markets on Friday, sending oil prices sharply higher.
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, enigmatic leader of Yemen's Houthi fighters whose attacks on Red Sea shipping have drawn fire from the U.S. and British militaries, ...
The spokesperson of the Houthi military forces acknowledged the attack, mentioning that 73 raids targeted the capital Sanaa and the governorates of al-Hudayda, ...
Oil prices are up as the Houthis vow to defend Yemen from further attacks from coalition forces, as the Red Sea conflict spills over.
Overnight strikes followed weeks of missile, drone attacks by Houthis against Red Sea shipping.
The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, two officials told Reuters, after President Joe Biden's ...
Sounds of explosions in Yemen's capital Sanaa in second night of apparent US-led military attacks on Houthi forces.
Bombing marks major escalation in Middle East crisis and draws condemnation from leaders in the region.
The US carried out further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, according to a US official, one day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on ...
U.S. Central Command reported that the USS Carney, a destroyer, conducted the strike at 3:45 a.m. local time Saturday on a Houthi radar site using Tomahawk missiles. No further details were provided, although Associated Press journalists in Sanaa, Yemen's ...
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The attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group's facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.
The United States carried out a fresh strike Saturday on a Huthi rebel target in Yemen, US Central Command said, after the Iran-backed militants warned of ...
The fresh strikes come a day after the US and UK launched attacks on dozens of targets in response to Houthi attacks against ships in the Red Sea.
The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.
The U.S. has launched a new strike against a Houthi location in Yemen that was determined a threat, two U.S. officials tell AP.
It's an escalation in the region, but we're not actually headed to outright war with Iran.
BACKGROUND: After over eight years of conflict, Yemen faces the compounded effects of armed violence, economic crisis, and disrupted public services.