US and UK join forces in targeted strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen
The joint statement confirmed that a fresh series of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen were executed today.
US and British forces targeted 36 sites in 13 places. Over 24 aircraft from the American forces were used to conduct the attacks, as reported by Sky News.
The governments remarked that the precise strikes were "proportional and necessary" to disrupt and reduce the Houthis' capacity to target international commerce.
USA delivers a firm message
Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defense and Chief of the Pentagon, reported that the strike garnered support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
In his statement, Austin said: "This joint activity sends a straightforward message to the Houthi rebels that they will face additional repercussions if they fail to stop illegal attacks on international vessels and warships in the Red Sea. We won't hesitate to protect lives and the free movement of goods on one of the globe's crucial sea routes."
In a statement, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps stated: "The Royal Air Force was involved in the third sequence of attacks on Houthi military targets in Yemen. We worked in sync with our US counterparts, backed by numerous international partners, in self-defence and in compliance with international law."
Source: Sky News
