#yemen

#yemen

Houthis targeted Rubymar cargo ship

Multiple incidents in Gulf of Aden [ more ]

The US has destroyed a Houthi anti-ship missile in Yemen that posed an imminent threat to its Navy. The strike comes after the rebels claimed an attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden.

The UK government, along with its allies including the US, has stated that they reserve the right to respond appropriately to attacks on commercial shipping in the region. [ more ]

The US military seized an Iranian weapons shipment destined for Yemen's Houthi rebels in January.

The shipment contained over 200 packages carrying missile components, explosives, and other devices. [ more ]

Britain will hold Iran accountable for attacks by Tehran's proxies.

Third wave of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. [ more ]

Donor countries are freezing funding to UNRWA after allegations of UN staff involvement in Hamas attacks.

UNRWA is the biggest aid provider in Gaza and may have to stop operations without funding. [ more ]

The Israeli war on Gaza is raising concerns of regional conflict as multiple nations and armed groups target each other's territories.

Iran has launched attacks in Syria and Iraq after alleged Israeli attacks on its elite forces, while the US and the UK have carried out attacks against the Houthis in Yemen.

The Houthi group in Yemen has been targeting commercial and military ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea as a response to Israel's war on Gaza. [ more ]

Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes against militants in Iran after attacks by Tehran on Pakistani soil.

US military fires fourth wave of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen. [ more ]

Keir Starmer reaffirms support for UK and US bombing raids in Yemen

He denounces Iran for sponsoring terrorism [ more ]

President Biden sought to end the 'forever war' in Afghanistan but has now engaged in military strikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.

Biden defends these strikes as necessary to protect American lives and global commerce. [ more ]

President Biden ordered strikes in Yemen and Iraq without consulting Congress or anyone else.

The Biden administration's foreign policy is characterized by reactive unilateral actions with no clear end game. [ more ]

RAF Typhoon aircraft conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to prevent attacks on international shipping.

The UK joined the US for a third time in conducting strikes in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al Mandab, aiming to protect innocent lives and preserve freedom of navigation. [ more ]

The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to defend cargo ships against Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen.

The EU mission will focus on protecting the ships from attacks and will not engage in military strikes against the Houthis. [ more ]

The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea to defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The mission aims to protect ships from attacks but will not participate in any military strikes against the Houthis.

Several EU countries are ready to provide ships or planes for the mission. [ more ]

US and UK launch airstrikes on port in Yemen's Hodeidah province

Houthi rebels increase attacks on vessels in the Red Sea [ more ]

Yemen's Houthi movement began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel's assault on Gaza and will continue until there is a ceasefire.

The U.S. and U.K. have conducted multiple airstrikes in Yemen, signaling a sustained campaign against the Iran-backed group disrupting international sea lanes. [ more ]

Strikes in Yemen were a last resort to restore stability in the region

RAF joined US allies in targeting Houthi locations to ensure free navigation in the Red Sea [ more ]

President Biden is being criticized by both interventionists and isolationists in Congress over his recent strikes in Yemen and the Middle East.

Dovish lawmakers argue the president lacks the authority to carry out the strikes, while hawks say he isn't going far enough. [ more ]

President Joe Biden admits that US bombings in Yemen are not stopping the Houthi blockade, but vows to continue the bombings.

The US has launched five rounds of strikes in Yemen, contributing to a major humanitarian crisis in the region. [ more ]

The U.S. Navy conducted strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in retaliation for attacks on shipping lanes.

President Biden's bombing of Yemen carries the risk of escalating conflict and another long-term war in the Middle East. [ more ]

Crude-oil prices jumped after U.S.-led coalition launched air strikes against rebel Houthi targets in Yemen.

Front-month Brent crude oil futures rose nearly 2% immediately after the strikes. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak is facing calls for a vote on RAF air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.

Parliamentary approval is not required to launch military action. [ more ]

The United States and its allies carried out military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi drone and missile attacks against commercial shipping.

The strikes were an expansion of the war in the Middle East that the Biden administration had sought to avoid for three months. [ more ]

The UK and US carried out joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on cargo ships.

The strikes aim to send a message to the rebels that attacks on international shipping are unacceptable. [ more ]

The UK and US have launched fresh airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting missile storage sites and launchers.

The strikes are in response to continued attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes. [ more ]

The United States carried out a military strike against Houthi ballistic missiles in Yemen.

The White House is grappling with how to stop the Houthis from disrupting shipping lanes critical for global trade. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak warns of potential further strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen

UK and US ships targeted by Houthi missile attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden [ more ]

Keir Starmer and Lord Cameron emphasize the need for military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The US and UK have launched strikes against rebel-controlled sites in response to attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea. [ more ]

David Cameron does not rule out further action against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

UK and US forces bombed Houthi military facilities in response to attacks on commercial shipping. [ more ]

US and UK airstrikes in Yemen were meant to show support and action from the British government.

The Labour party was not briefed ahead of the airstrikes and is calling for more information on the government's strategy. [ more ]

The UK and US conducted fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to disrupt their capabilities and protect global trade.

The airstrikes were significantly smaller than the previous joint operation, targeting specific missile systems, air defense systems, and radars. [ more ]

The United States conducted airstrikes on Houthi military sites in Yemen for the fourth time in a week.

The strikes destroyed 14 missiles and their launchers as the Houthis were preparing to fire them. [ more ]

A U.S.-owned cargo vessel was struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi fighters off the coast of Yemen.

The Houthi attacks have disrupted a vital trade route to and from the Suez Canal, prompting U.S.-led airstrikes and potential further military responses. [ more ]

The US conducted strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis in response to their attacks on commercial shipping vessels

Congress has not authorized these strikes, making them illegal and unconstitutional [ more ]

Keir Starmer supports action against attacks on shipping in the Red Sea

Houthis threaten retaliation after US and UK strike in Yemen [ more ]

UK joins US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

Government criticized for not consulting Parliament before authorizing action [ more ]

The UK has no interest in taking part in any wider conflict in Yemen but is waiting to see what happens before deciding on further military strikes against Houthi forces.

The YouGov MRP polling suggests that without Reform UK on the ballot, Labour would fail to win a majority and the Tories would retain just 169 seats, while Labour would have a 120-seat majority. [ more ]

The UK carried out military strikes on Yemen in response to attacks by the Houthis on ships sailing through the Red Sea.

The strikes aimed to protect a vital trade route and uphold international law, but the motivations and consequences are complex. [ more ]

Yemen's Houthi forces are attempting to transform from a tribal insurgency to legitimate rulers

Washington and its allies have launched military strikes against Houthi targets [ more ]

Houthi forces in Yemen have vowed to retaliate for recent military strikes by the US and UK.

The strikes were a response to intensifying attacks on commercial vessels and warships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. [ more ]