#YemenInCrisis: US and UK Airstrikes Spark Fears of Regional Escalation
Sana'a, Yemen - In a dramatic escalation of the Yemeni conflict, the United States and Britain launched airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets across the country on Friday, January 12th, 2024. This marks the first direct US military intervention in Yemen since 2016 and raises concerns about a wider regional spillover of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The airstrikes come in response to recent Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, further straining the already fragile truce brokered by the United Nations last October. Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, control large swathes of Yemen and have been locked in a brutal seven-year war with a Saudi-led coalition backed by the West.
Key developments:
US and UK fighter jets and warships targeted Houthi military infrastructure, including radar installations and missile launchers.
Witnesses reported explosions throughout the country, with unconfirmed reports of casualties.
US President Biden warned of further action if Houthi attacks on shipping continue.
The Houthis vowed retaliation, declaring all US and British assets “legitimate targets.”
Global implications:
The escalation in Yemen threatens to destabilize the already volatile Red Sea region, a vital global shipping lane.
The conflict's humanitarian toll is devastating, with millions facing famine and disease.
The involvement of major powers like the US and UK raises concerns about a wider regional conflict.
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