In a recent United Nations Security Council meeting, Russia and China accused the United States and Britain of carrying out illegal attacks on military sites used by Yemen's Houthi rebels. These military sites have reportedly been used by the rebels to launch missiles at commercial vessels in the Red Sea, resulting in disruptions to global shipping.
U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood and UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward countered these accusations, asserting that the Houthi attacks themselves are illegal. They further justified their actions as self-defense measures taken in response to the illegal activities of the rebels. Woodward highlighted the adverse impact of the Houthi attacks on global shipping, including increased costs for food supplies and humanitarian aid in the region.
