The USA and the UK launched a joint military operation against the Houthi militia in Yemen. Attacks against the Houthi militias were carried out from both air and sea. At least 12 Houthi targets were hit using warplanes and Tomahawk missiles. The attacks were carried out in a coordinated manner using aircraft, ships and submarines.
decision to attack, Iranian support in Yemen It was taken after the Houthis carried out actions against commercial ships against Israel’s attacks on Gaza.. After British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held an emergency cabinet meeting, the US and the UK decided to act jointly.
In the statement made based on US officials, it was stated that the attacks were carried out using aircraft, ships and submarines. According to information from local sources in Yemen, US and British warplanes attacked at night. It carried out air strikes on some points in Yemen’s Sanaa, Hudaydah and Taiz cities.
This military operation Supporting countries include Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands.It was announced that .
Statement from Houthis to Respond to Attacks
The Houthis in Yemen made a statement about the latest developments and criticized their country. He stressed that he would respond to US attacks. Following the draft resolution adopted at the United Nations Security Council yesterday, the Houthis called for an immediate end to the attacks in the Red Sea. The draft resolution was accepted by the 15-member Security Council with 11 “yes” votes, while 4 members abstained.
Houthis in Yemen reminded that many shipping companies decided to stop their voyages in the Red Sea, especially after they took actions against commercial ships in response to Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Pentagon’s On 6 December, Houthi forces attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea. He stated that he was holding talks for the establishment of an international “Maritime Task Force” against “Operation Welfare Guardian” The announcement of the establishment of a multinational mission called ‘Atatürk’ increased the tension in the region.
As a result of these events, there was a serious decrease in trade in the Red Sea, and ship traffic decreased by 20 percent in December. This situation has negatively affected economic interactions in the region.
Statement from US President Biden
US President Biden, Retaliation for Houthi attacks in the Red Sea announced that the US army forces, in cooperation with the UK, carried out an air strike with the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands. In a written statement, Biden stated that this attack, carried out on his orders, was a direct response to the Houthis’ actions in the Red Sea. He stated that they responded with an international coalition to the Houthis’ attacks on American ships, especially on January 9.
Biden emphasized both the naval power established under US leadership in the region against the Houthis and the attitude of the international community on this issue, The decision taken by the United Nations Security Council He reminded that the Houthis called for an end to their attacks. The US President stated that the attacks in Yemen send a clear message that they will not tolerate the endangering of freedom of navigation on one of the world’s critical commercial routes and the targeting of American personnel. He also emphasized that they would not hesitate to take further measures if necessary.
Statement from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
In the air attack carried out by the USA and England, at least 12 Houthi targets were hit. Warplanes and Tomahawk missiles were used in the attacks. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also supported the attacks against the Houthis’ actions in the Red Sea, saying: Against Houthi attacks threatening commercial shipping He stated that they would defend free trade and freedom of travel. Sunak described the Houthis’ actions as reckless, stating that these attacks put lives at sea at risk and worsened the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Prime Minister Sunak recalled the Houthis’ attacks on British and US warships in the Red Sea and stated that these attacks continued despite repeated warnings from the international community. Sunak described this situation as unacceptable and emphasized that the UK will always defend freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade. In this context, he argued that in cooperation with the United States, with the non-operational support of the Netherlands, Canada and Bahrain, they took limited, necessary and proportionate action with the aim of weakening Houthi military capabilities and protecting global shipping.
Sunak stated that the Royal Navy continues to patrol the Red Sea within the scope of the multinational Operation Prosperity Guardian to deter the aggression of the Houthis, and they called on the Houthis to stop their attacks and take steps to reduce tensions. This statement emphasizes that the UK acted in self-defence and that the action taken against targets linked to the attacks was in line with international norms.
