The countries responsible for the attacks say they are committed to protecting freedom of navigation
Published on February 24, 2024 8:50 p.m
This Saturday, the 24th, the armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom attacked 18 targets in eight areas controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. According to a statement from the US Department of Defense, the targets included underground weapons and missile depots, unmanned air attack systems, air defense systems, radars and a helicopter.
“These precision strikes aim to disrupt and weaken the capabilities the Houthis use to threaten global commerce, naval vessels and the lives of innocent sailors on one of the world’s most important sea routes,” the USKingdom joint statement said , also signed by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand, which supported the action.
The Iranbacked Houthi rebel group has attacked cargo ships sailing through the Red Sea, contributing to pressure on global oil prices. In a televised address on Thursday (22), the group's leader, Abdul Malik alHouthi, pledged to increase attacks and introduce “underwater weapons” into operations in the region.
In the statement released today, the countries responsible for the attacks on the Houthis say they are committed to protecting freedom of navigation and international trade. “Our goal remains to reduce tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea, but we will reiterate our warning to the Houthi leadership: We will not hesitate to continue to defend lives and the free flow of trade in the face of threats,” said the text reads.
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