Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:51am on 12 Jan 2024,Friday International
In response to targeted airstrikes by the US and UK militaries, Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have issued stern warnings of a "heavy price" to be paid. Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein al-Ezzi declared, "Our country was subjected to a massive aggressive attack... America and Britain will undoubtedly have to prepare to pay a heavy price." The rebels claim to have initiated retaliatory assaults on US and UK warships in the Red Sea. US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended their actions, emphasizing the strikes aimed at securing "freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade." Tensions rise as the international community reacts to the unfolding situation.
