Houthi Airstrikes Are ‘Self-Defence,’ Says Sunak

Published on January 12, 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that Royal Air Force airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen are “self-defence.” On Thursday, The Royal Air Force launched targeted strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen in light of “destabilising attacks” against commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Mr. Sunak said early on Friday morning that the UK has taken “proportionate action in self-defence.” Global Shipping Route Mr. Sunak held a full Cabinet call on Thursday evening in response to the disruption on the key global shipping route. Attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea are forcing ships to travel around Africa to transport goods to European and North American markets....