Breaking News: US and UK Launch Airstrikes in Yemen

In a recent development, the US and UK have launched a series of airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes come after a series of attacks by the Houthis on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

🚨BREAKING: Massive explosions have been reported as the United States and the United Kingdom military forces carry out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.pic.twitter.com/HOeDQbb4dr

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According to the Pentagon, the strikes targeted over 10 sites in Yemen, including military bases, weapons storage facilities, and launch sites. The US and UK have been working together to address the threat posed by the Houthis in the region.

The airstrikes were carried out using a combination of fighter jets and cruise missiles launched from both ships and submarines. The US and UK have stated that the strikes were a necessary response to the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2015, with the Houthis controlling much of the country’s west. The Houthis are a group representing the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam and have been fighting against the Saudi-led coalition in the region.

The US and UK have been providing support to the Saudi-led coalition in the conflict, but this is the most significant military response against the Houthis’ attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

As the situation in Yemen continues to develop, it remains to be seen what the long-term consequences of these airstrikes will be. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.