Red Sea Crisis: Joe Biden warns of more strikes, Houthis vow support for Palestine, shipping costs rise. Top 10 Updates
airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday, targeting Houthi rebels. The Yemen authorities have now vowed vendetta, saying “America and Britain will have to prepare to pay a heavy price". The attack by the US and UK on Yemen comes weeks after the Houthi rebels allegedly unleashed disruptive attacks on the Red Sea hurting commercial shipping on the trade route.
According to reports, the airstrikes by the US and UK on Yemen targeted an airbase, airports, and a military camp. 1. US and UK Launch Strikes in Red Sea Region: The United States conducted an additional strike against Houthi forces in Yemen on Friday.
The strike targeted a radar site, following numerous strikes on facilities controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi group. On Thursday, US and British warplanes, ships, and submarines launched missiles at Houthi-controlled targets across Yemen. 2. Joe Biden warns of more strikes: US President Joe Biden warns of additional strikes if Houthi attacks on merchant and military vessels persist.
President Biden, who delisted the Houthis as a "foreign terrorist organization" in 2021, described them as terrorists in response to reporters. "We will make sure that we respond to the Houthis if they continue this outrageous behavior," Biden told reporters. 3. Military bases targetted: Witnesses reported explosions at military bases in Sanaa, Taiz, Hodeidah, and the coastal Hajjah governorate.
The strikes aimed to disrupt the Houthis' ability to store, launch, and guide missiles or drones, reducing their capacity for fresh attacks. The US military claimed to hit 60 targets in 28 sites during the assault. 4. Houthis vow to continue Red Sea attacks: The Houthis, in control of most of Yemen for nearly a decade, pledged to continue attacks on
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