The Houthi rebels have been making headlines recently due to their ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, including targeting vessels and firing missiles at ships. These actions have prompted military responses from the US, UK, and the European Union, who have conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to deter further attacks and protect maritime security in the region.
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, are a rebel group based in Yemen that emerged in the early 2000s. They adhere to Zaidi Shia Islam and have been involved in a protracted conflict with the Yemeni government and its allies. The group gained control of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, in 2014, leading to a civil war that has caused widespread devastation and a humanitarian crisis in the country. The conflict has also drawn in regional and international actors, with the Houthis receiving support from Iran, while facing opposition from a Saudi-led coalition backing the Yemeni government. The group's military capabilities, including missile attacks and drone strikes, have raised concerns about regional stability and maritime security in the Red Sea.
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US and UK conduct multiple strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
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The US and UK have carried out a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones, and unmanned vehicles.
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The European Union has launched a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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Houthi rebels targeted two ships in the Red Sea, causing minor damage to the vessels.