US and UK warships successfully repel a mass drone attack launched by Yemeni Houthis rebels in the Red Sea. The attack involved 20 rockets, drones, and cruise missiles, making it the largest coordinated attack by the Iran-backed rebels. The UK defence secretary condemns the attacks and warns of severe consequences for the Houthis. The UN security council will consider a resolution to demand an immediate cessation of Houthi attacks. Efforts by the US-led multinational naval task force to counter the threat have had limited effects, raising concerns in the shipping sector.
US and UK warships have repelled a mass drone attack launched by Yemeni Houthis rebels in the Red Sea . The incident, which reportedly involved a barrage of 20 rockets, drones and cruise missiles, was the largest concerted attack to be launched by the Iran-backed rebels. The UK defence secretary, Grant Shapps, called the attacks “unacceptable” and said that the consequences for the Houthis will be “severe”.
The UN security council will consider a resolution proposed by the US that condemns the Houthi attacks and demands they cease immediately. The US has assembled a multinational naval task force to respond to the threat to Red Sea shipping. But, so far, these efforts have had limited effects and – in an increasingly volatile Middle East – options are running out. Operation Prosperity Guardian, as the task force is called, has not yet managed to deter Houthis nor to sufficiently limit the number of attacks to restore confidence in the Red Sea route within the shipping secto
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