U.S., U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Red Sea attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom announced successful strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. President Joe Biden stated that the strikes were conducted to protect freedom of navigation in the region. The Houthi militia group has been launching drone and missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted radar systems, air defense systems, and missile launch sites. While the strikes were significant, they were not expected to completely degrade Houthi capabilities. The US and UK naval forces prevented a recent attack on merchant vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthis have claimed their attacks are in response to the Gaza Strip conflict.