Britain will not "hesitate" to launch more strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis, Rishi Sunak has warned. The Prime Minister's comments come after the Red Sea saw more action on Sunday, with the US military confirming that one of its fighter jets shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired towards an American destroyer.
De-escalating Tensions and Restoring Stability
Speaking during a visit in Essex this morning, the PM said he wanted to de-escalate tensions and restore "stability back to the area". But he warned: "Now, I think it is encumberment on the Houthis to recognise the international condemnation for what they are doing and desist. But we, of course, will not hesitate to protect our security where required."
Possibility of Further Strikes
The possibility for Britain to conduct further strikes has also been raised by both the Defence Secretary and the Foreign Secretary. Grant Shapps told Sky News this morning the UK will "consider" whether it "has to take further action" to repel Houthi attacks. He said the purpose of last week's strikes were "not to go into Yemen or anything like that", but to "send a very clear, I hope unambiguous message" for the Houthis to stop their assaults.
Defending Freedom of Navigation
Meanwhile, writing for the Sunday Telegraph over the weekend, Lord Cameron said the UK and its allies will "always defend the freedom of navigation" and "will be prepared to back words with actions". The Foreign Secretary also stated that the Houthi assertion that their attacks are linked to Israel's war in Gaza is "nonsense".
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