The RAF Typhoon can be seen in aerial footage as it strikes a military target in Yemen.
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The foreign secretary, David Cameron, cautioned that Britain may take further action against Houthi targets if the rebel group persists in attacking ships in the Red Sea.
Suggesting that the Iran-linked militants could force up prices in Britain, he said that not acting would be accepting that Houthi attacks could “virtually shut a vital sea lane with relative impunity”.
He wrote for the Sunday Telegraph, stating that the Houthi’s claim of their attacks being connected to Israel’s conflict in Gaza is baseless.
Sir Keir Starmer stood by his decision to back the strikes, which were ordered by Rishi Sunak without seeking Parliament’s approval, as is common practice for prime ministers before military actions.
In an article for The Independent, he stated that safeguarding trade, security, and lives is of utmost importance to our country’s best interests.
On Saturday, Joe Biden stated that the US military’s attack on a site controlled by the Houthi was a private message to Iran regarding their support for the rebel group.
“We privately delivered it and we are certain that we are well-equipped,” stated Mr. Biden. The Houthis reported that at least five individuals were killed and six were wounded as a result of the US-led bombardment on the rebel group.
What is the reason behind Britain and the US’s assault on Yemen’s Houthis, who are supported by Iran?
After the Houthis carried out their biggest attack on ships in the Red Sea, there have been 27 similar attacks since November 19th.
Authorities reported that a total of 21 missiles and drones were launched in the direction of naval and civilian ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the past week. This strategic waterway, located in the southern part of the Red Sea, was successfully defended by American and British warships, neutralizing the threat.
This is the information we currently have:
Before and after the US-led airstrikes, damage to a Houthi site was shown in a video.
Damage to Houthi sites captured by satellite before and after airstrikes led by the US.
Recent satellite imagery displays the pre and post effects of Houthi locations hit by airstrikes led by the US. These strikes are in response to the group’s consistent disruption of cargo in the Red Sea. The Houthis assert that their targets are Red Sea vessels connected to Israel or traveling towards it, in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. The group has threatened retaliation against both the UK and US for the airstrikes that reportedly resulted in five deaths and six injuries. President Joe Biden has already declared that the US will take necessary actions to safeguard its citizens and maintain global trade.
Is Sunak about to face a similar reputation-damaging conflict as Blair did with Iraq?
Rishi Sunak is taking a terrible risk in approving the air sorties against Houthi targets in Yemen. It may seem to be a minor military engagement. It may seem that he is part of a broad international coalition. And it may look as if the fuss about whether parliament should have voted on it is an irrelevant distraction, given that the Labour Party supports the strikes.
However, the reverberations of history may cause Sunak to lose sleep.
In 1998, Tony Blair, alongside US president Bill Clinton, ordered airstrikes in Iraq. This occurred five years prior to the initiation of the land invasion.
Please refer to John Rentoul’s complete editorial for the opinion piece.
As the US sends a message to Iran, it anticipates retaliation from the Houthis.
American military and officials from the White House anticipate retaliation from the Houthis.
When questioned on Saturday about the communication conveyed to Iran through the US attacks on the Houthis, Joe Biden informed journalists: “We conveyed it privately and we are certain of our readiness.”
The US-led bombing, in retaliation for a series of drone and missile strikes on merchant ships in the Red Sea, resulted in the death of at least five individuals and injured six, according to the Houthis.
The United States announced that they carried out two waves of attacks on 28 different locations in areas of Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebels.
In case you missed it, the United States military conducted a strike on a Houthi-controlled location due to the threat it posed to ships in the Red Sea.
On Saturday, the US military launched an attack on a site controlled by the Houthis in Yemen, which they believed was posing a threat to commercial ships in the Red Sea.
Two anonymous US officials told The Associated Press that this information pertains to an operation that has not yet been publicly announced.
The US Central Command reported that the Navy destroyer USS Carney launched Tomahawk land attack missiles in an operation against a Houthi radar site on Saturday morning. This action was considered a “follow-on” measure.
On Friday, the initial day of strikes, 28 locations were impacted and over 60 targets were hit.
According to one official, the United States identified that the newly added radar site still posed a danger to maritime traffic.
Precise attacks on Houthi insurgents are ethically and warranted.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is a cause for concern, as there is a fear that it may lead to a larger regional war involving other Iranian allies like Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthis in Yemen, and potentially Iran itself.
The US and British airstrikes on Thursday and Friday were concerning due to the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah or Partisans of God, attempting to escalate the conflict, not the coalition led by the US.
The global leaders cannot overlook the Houthi assaults on shipping in the Red Sea. This is why The Independent endorses the precise and controlled airstrikes that aim to disable Houthi facilities used to launch missiles and drones at non-military vessels.
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Keir Starmer: Labour backs strikes on Houthi rebels
The actions of Houthi insurgents targeting merchant vessels in the Red Sea jeopardize a critical global trade route and pose a threat to the safety of both British civilians and military members.
It is necessary for them to cease, and it is justifiable for Britain to contribute, together with our allies, in preventing these assaults.
A large number of individuals gather at a pro-Palestine demonstration while law enforcement issues a warning about strict enforcement of banned chants.
On Saturday, a large number of demonstrators gathered in London to protest against the ongoing violence in Gaza. This was part of a worldwide day of advocacy.
Significant protests also occurred in Dublin and Edinburgh, resulting in the arrest of a 70-year-old woman after a vehicle collided with a small group of demonstrators.
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David Cameron suggests that Britain may retaliate if the Houthis continue their attacks.
The foreign secretary, Lord David Cameron, has implied that Britain may attack Houthi targets in Yemen once more if the rebel group persists in targeting ships in the Red Sea.
Lord Cameron cautioned that the Iran-affiliated fighters may cause an increase in prices within Britain if they are granted the ability to impede the movement of container ships in the heavily trafficked trading pathway.
On Saturday, the United States targeted another location in Yemen following a promise of retaliation from the Houthis for the American and RAF bombing mission conducted the previous day.
An unbiased perspective: It is ethical and reasonable to conduct targeted attacks on Houthi fighters.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is a significant issue, with the potential to escalate into a larger regional war. One of the main worries is that it may involve Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, and possibly even Iran itself.
The airstrikes carried out by the United States and Britain on Thursday and Friday nights were concerning due to the ongoing conflict with the Houthis. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are actively trying to prolong the conflict, not the coalition led by the US.
The global leaders cannot overlook the Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea. This is why The Independent endorses the precise and focused airstrikes aimed at incapacitating Houthi facilities used for launching missiles and drones at civilian vessels.
Source: independent.co.uk
