Middle East crisis live updates: Houthis say U.S., UK will pay a 'heavy price' after Yemen strikes

A Houthi official has warned of retaliation following airstrikes launched by the US and UK against Yemen. The strikes were in response to maritime attacks that have disrupted trade routes in the Red Sea. The official stated that America and Britain will have to pay a heavy price for their aggression. Other Houthi officials have criticized the attack as unjust and “barbaric,” threatening further targeting of Israeli ships and vessels going to occupied Palestinian territories. The strikes were announced by US President Joe Biden, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have conducted attacks against ships linked to Israel and prompted reconsideration of Red Sea routes.