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The foreign secretary has implied that Britain may carry out another strike on Houthi targets in Yemen if the rebel group persists in attacking ships in the Red Sea.
David Cameron, the Lord, cautioned that UK prices could rise if Iran-affiliated militants are able to impede container ships in the heavily trafficked trade route.
He further contended that the Houthi claim of their attacks being related to Israel’s conflict in Gaza is unfounded, as they have also attacked vessels from various nations en route to different locations worldwide.
On Saturday, the US launched another attack in Yemen following a promise of retaliation from the Houthis for the previous day’s bombing by the American and British air forces.
In an article for the Sunday Telegraph, Lord Cameron stated that the coordinated effort “has likely helped weaken the Houthi’s capabilities, which were bolstered by support from Iran.”
Houthi forces claim they will be sending a parade of new recruits to Gaza.
He claimed that failure to take action would be acknowledging that Houthi attacks could effectively block an important sea lane without consequence.
If the Houthis refuse to allow ships to pass through, it could jeopardize crucial supply routes and result in increased prices not only in Britain but also worldwide.
Lord Cameron stated that the airstrikes conveyed a clear message to the Houthis that the international community is committed to stopping their attacks in the Red Sea region.
He suggested that the UK may potentially team up with the US to attack the Houthis once more if their actions persist.
“We are committed to collaborating with our allies. We will continuously protect the right to navigate freely. Most importantly, we are ready to support our words with actions,” he stated.
Following the initial attacks, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations was notified of a missile strike on a ship near Aden, Yemen, on Friday afternoon.
Satellite images show Houthi locations before and after being targeted by airstrikes led by the US.
Sir Keir Starmer stood by his decision to back the strikes, despite Rishi Sunak’s order without prior consultation with Parliament, as is occasionally done by Prime Ministers in military situations.
According to the Independent, the leader of the Labour party stated that safeguarding trade, security, and lives is of utmost importance for our nation’s best interest.
He emphasized the urgency of military action and stated that the Prime Minister should provide a comprehensive statement to the Commons upon its return on Monday.
The author stated that it is important to maintain the ability to quickly respond to dangers, while also being open to examination.
A plane departs to join the coalition led by the United States to carry out aerial attacks on military objectives in Yemen.
Sir Keir received backlash from the liberal side for his endorsement of the air attacks.
During his bid for the Labour leadership, he made a pledge to end any unlawful wars and put forth a legislation that would mandate a parliamentary vote prior to any military intervention.
However, his recent remarks and backing of the raids go against this stance.
Diane Abbott, formerly the shadow home secretary under Jeremy Corbyn but now an independent, stated: “In 2020, Keir Starmer promised an end to illegal wars. He declared that he would only support war if it met the criteria of being legal, having a feasible objective, and receiving consent from Parliament.”
“He endorses the ongoing military intervention in Yemen despite its lack of these factors.”
Source: independent.co.uk
