What's happened
US and UK forces carry out strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict in Yemen and the Red Sea poses a threat to global trade and maritime security, impacting shipping routes and oil prices.
What the papers say
Gulf News reports on the US striking 230 targets in Yemen and interdicting ships carrying lethal aid from Iran to the Houthis. The Times and Al Jazeera provide details on the Houthi rebels' threats to step up attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the US and UK military strikes targeting Houthi missile launchers and other weapons. South China Morning Post and Axios offer additional details on the joint US-UK strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the international response to the attacks.
How we got here
The conflict in Yemen and the Red Sea has been ongoing, with the Houthis targeting commercial and naval vessels, leading to global trade disruptions and increased shipping rates.
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