- Biden expected to make a statement tonight in the wake of the attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the Times reports
- Antony Blinken warned of ‘consequences’ if the Houthi do not stop attacking ships in the Red Sea
- Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles launched by the Houthis late Tuesday, increasing pressure for a large-scale response
President Biden is expected to make a statement this evening after the US and Britain launched military strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The strikes are expected soon, followed by a series of statements from the US, Britain and other international leaders, the Times reported.
Both Britain and the US warned that there could be consequences if ships continue to come under fire in the Red Sea.
The Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in November. Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three rockets launched by the Houthis late Tuesday in what was described as their largest attack yet in solidarity with Palestinians in Hamas-ruled Gaza.
Armed protesters take part in a solidarity rally with Gaza in the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa. Antony Blinken warned of ‘consequences’ if rebels don’t stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, calling on Iran to end its support for the rebels
Joint US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three rockets launched by the Houthis late Tuesday in what was described as their largest attack yet in solidarity with Palestinians in Hamas-ruled Gaza.
Antony Blinken warned of “consequences” if the Houthi do not stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and called on Iran to end its support for the rebels.
It comes at a difficult time for the US, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recovering from his prostate cancer surgery. He has been in the hospital for over a week.
On Thursday, British stealth jets and combat drones were readied for the air strike against warships that had sailed into the Red Sea in recent days.
The day before the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate end to Houthi attacks.
