January 22nd 2024.
In recent weeks, there has been a significant rise in strikes occurring in the Red Sea. According to American officials, the United States and United Kingdom have been collaborating on joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. This comes just a week after the two nations launched their first retaliatory strikes on military facilities used by the Houthi rebels, following their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
This is not the first time that the US and UK have taken action against the rebels' missile-launching capabilities. In fact, this is the second time they have joined forces to conduct retaliatory strikes. Using warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles, as well as fighter jets, they have successfully targeted Houthi missile storage sites and launchers. The officials, who wished to remain anonymous, have confirmed these details.
However, these strikes have raised concerns about a potential escalation of tensions in the Middle East. This latest round of strikes marks the eighth time that the US has targeted the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and the second time alongside the UK. On January 11, the Royal Air Force (RAF) also took part in air strikes in Yemen.
In response, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea has claimed that the group struck an American military cargo ship earlier this week. They have stated that these strikes are retaliation for what they consider to be atrocities in Gaza. It has also been reported that US fighter jets from the carrier Eisenhower have been involved in these strikes.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke earlier today. According to the White House, they discussed the importance of providing humanitarian aid and protecting civilians in Gaza, as well as securing the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
This joint operation follows a previous one in which US and UK warships and jets targeted over 60 locations in 28 different locations on January 11. This was the first US military response to the persistent Houthi drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in October.
For months, the Houthis have been targeting ships in the region's waterways, claiming that they are either linked to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. They believe that these attacks will bring an end to the Israeli air and ground offensive in Gaza, which was sparked by an attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7.
However, as the attacks continue, any supposed links to the targeted ships have become increasingly tenuous. This is a developing news story, and we will provide more updates as they become available. To stay informed, follow The Agency on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our daily push alerts to receive articles straight to your device.
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