The United States-backed coalition including United Kingdom launched heavy airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday, targeting Houthi rebels. The Yemen authorities have now vowed vendetta, saying “America and Britain will have to prepare to pay a heavy price". The attack by the US and UK on Yemen comes weeks after the Houthi rebels allegedly unleashed disruptive attacks on Red Sea hurting commercial shipping on the trade route. According to reports, the airstrikes by US and UK on Yemen targeted an airbase, airports, and a military camp. The flare-up in the oil-rich Middle East crisis comes weeks after Houthis reportedly attacked ships in the Red Sea.

Source: Mint January 12, 2024 15:54 UTC