Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11am on 12 Jan 2024,Friday International
In a decisive response to Iran-backed Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, the United States and the United Kingdom conducted targeted strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen. President Joe Biden emphasized that these actions send a clear message against attacks on personnel and threats to freedom of navigation. The strikes, hitting over a dozen locations, aim to weaken Houthi military capabilities. The Houthis, defying international calls to halt their attacks, claim support for Hamas. The ongoing strikes mark a significant escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The international community, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, supports this united response.
