President Biden will make a statement TONIGHT following US and

President Biden will make a statement TONIGHT following US and UK military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen: The White House has warned of “consequences” for continued attacks on shipping in the Red Sea

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  • The Times reports that Biden is expected to make a statement this evening following attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
  • Antony Blinken warned of “consequences” if the Houthis do not stop attacking ships in the Red Sea
  • Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles fired by the Houthis late Tuesday, increasing pressure for a comprehensive response

By Bethan Sexton

Published: 22:11, January 11, 2024 | Updated: 10:18 p.m., January 11, 2024

President Biden is expected to make a statement this evening after the US and Britain launched military strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The strikes are expected soon, followed by a series of statements from American, British and other international leaders, the Times reports.

Both the UK and US warned that there could be consequences if ships in the Red Sea were continually attacked.

The Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in November. Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles fired by the Houthis late on Tuesday. This was their largest attack to date in solidarity with Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip

The Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in November. Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles fired by the Houthis late on Tuesday. This was their largest attack to date in solidarity with Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip

Armed protesters take part in a rally in solidarity with Gaza in the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa. Antony Blinken warned of “consequences” if the rebels do not stop attacking ships in the Red Sea and called on Iran to end its support for the rebels

Armed protesters take part in a rally in solidarity with Gaza in the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa. Antony Blinken warned of “consequences” if the rebels do not stop attacking ships in the Red Sea and called on Iran to end its support for the rebels

Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles fired by the Houthis late on Tuesday. This was their largest attack to date in solidarity with Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Antony Blinken warned of “consequences” if the Houthis do not stop attacking ships in the Red Sea and called on Iran to end its support for the rebels.

It comes at a difficult time for the US as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reels from prostate cancer surgery. He has been in the hospital for over a week.

British stealth jets and combat drones were prepared for the airstrike on Thursday, with warships being deployed to the Red Sea in recent days.

The day before, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate end to Houthi attacks.