Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been getting headlines by attacking oil tankers and other ships in the Red Sea, becoming a major impediment to trade in the region. The Houthis have used drones and other projectiles to harass vessels carrying important cargo through the sea.
See: US Navy Ship Has Close Call With Houthi Missile; How Much Longer Until the Luck Runs Out?
The situation, which began shortly after the war in Gaza started in October, has grown increasingly problematic. Now, the United States and the United Kingdom have reportedly struck back against the rebels once again.
The United States and Britain carried out large-scale military strikes on Saturday against multiple sites in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants, according to a statement from the two countries and six supporting allies, as the Biden administration continued its reprisal campaign in the Middle East…
