In a joint effort, the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted strikes on 16 locations in the Red Sea. These strikes targeted multiple missile, radar, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities belonging to the Houthi rebels. The purpose of these strikes was to disrupt and degrade the Houthis' ability to carry out attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
The strikes were in response to the Houthis' indiscriminate attacks on commercial shipping and mariners in this vital waterway. Over 50 countries have been affected by these attacks, necessitating an international response. Prior warnings were issued to the Houthis, stating that their reckless and dangerous actions must cease, or else there would be consequences. These strikes were a result of those warnings.
