US, Britain launch strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen terrorizing Red Sea shipping

The US and Britain began launching strikes Thursday against Houthis-linked targets in Yemen – just days after the Iran-backed rebels carried out their “largest attack” to date on shipping vessels in the Red Sea. 

The retaliatory strikes mark the first time attacks have targeted Houthi militants since they began firing at cargo ships in the Red Sea last year. 

Four US officials confirmed the US and British strikes while speaking anonymously to Reuters.