Precise strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen are 'necessary' to remove the threats to global trade, an ex-British army chief has declared.
Explosions ring out across Yemen as UK and US launch strikes against Houthi rebels
Last night, the UK and US launched strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting 60 Houthi targets in 16 locations. The strikes come in response to the recent attacks on Red Sea shipping.
The moment an RAF Typhoon launched a precision strike on a Houthi military target in Yemen last night
RAF Typhoon aircraft taking off to join a US-led coalition to conduct air strikes against military targets in Yemen
Shiite Houthi tribesmen hold their weapons as they chant slogans during a tribal gathering showing support for the Houthi movement in Yemen
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acts in 'self-defense' after Houthi threats
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that the strikes were carried out in 'self-defense' after Houthi rebels threatened retaliation against the US and UK for their 'blatant aggression'.
Ex-British army chief supports the strikes as 'necessary action'
General Richard Dannatt, a former head of the British Army, has expressed support for the strikes, calling them 'necessary action'. He hopes that the strikes are intelligence-led and precisely target Houthi installations to reduce the threats to international shipping in the Red Sea.
UK servicemen and women praised for their courage
Lord Dannatt commended the bravery and courage of British servicemen and women who are risking their lives to carry out these operations on behalf of UK interests and national interests.
Strikes aim to protect global trade as world chains of supply are exposed
Lord Dannatt emphasized the fragility of world chains of supply, which are being exposed by the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. He believes that the strikes are necessary to ensure that world trade can continue.
US President Biden describes the strikes as a 'success'
US President Joe Biden has hailed the strikes as a 'success' and has stated that he would not hesitate to launch more if necessary. The strikes involved more than 100 precision-guided munitions and targeted Houthi strongholds in Yemen.
UK and US aim to disrupt and degrade Houthi threat to global trade
The UK and US have launched these strikes to disrupt and degrade the Houthi rebels' threat to global trade. The rebels have been carrying out drone and missile attacks on cargo ships in the region, causing significant disruption to international shipping.
International support for the strikes
Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and South Korea have all provided support for the strikes.
Houthi rebels vow to respond to the 'brutal aggression'
Houthi spokesman Nasr Aldeen Amer has stated that the rebels will respond to the 'brutal aggression' and that the attackers will 'pay absolutely and without hesitation'.
UK and Western allies aim to prevent escalation into a regional conflict
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has emphasized that the UK and Western allies are committed to preventing the situation from escalating into a regional conflict.
Houthi rebels face 'consequences' for their attacks on international maritime vessels
The US and UK have made it clear that the Houthi rebels will face 'consequences' for their attacks on international maritime vessels. The recent attacks on a Royal Navy warship and nearby merchant vessels have prompted this military action.
UK politicians briefed ahead of the strikes
Foreign Secretary David Cameron and other top UK politicians, including opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer, were briefed ahead of the military action.
US President Joe Biden hailed the blitz on sites used by the Iran-backed militia group a 'success'
Former top brass General Richard Dannatt
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