Brits, US preparing to attack Houthis

 Telegraph:

Britain is considering air strikes on Houthi rebels as the Defence Secretary warns that the UK will not hesitate to take “direct action” over their attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.

The UK is drawing up plans with the US for potential military strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen to counter their attacks on shipping which are causing chaos on world trade routes.

Writing in The Telegraph, Grant Shapps warns the Houthis that Britain is willing to act to deter threats.

The US and UK are preparing an unprecedented joint statement that could be issued as early as Monday giving the Houthis a final warning to stop their attacks.

The Telegraph understands that any attack would likely be led by the US. It would be a major escalation of the response to the Houthis and discussions are under way for other countries to join the US and the UK.
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The current defensive measures have not been enough to deter the attacks.  I think that both the US and Britain should also be prepared to attack Iran which is apparently sponsoring the Houthi attacks 

See also:

Iran Sends Warship to Red Sea After US Sinks Houthi Boats

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