US and Britain launch strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen amid Israel-Hamas war

Published: 12 January 2024 at 00:56

The United States and Britain have launched strikes against targets linked to the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen after the group defied warnings to stop targeting ships in the Red Sea. The strikes took place in multiple locations, including the capital city of Sanaa. The attacks were carried out using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles, fighter jets, and a submarine. Houthi officials have condemned the strikes and expressed their support for the Palestinian people.

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