Sunak Defends US-UK Strikes on Houthis as Self-Defence
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today told Parliament the recent US-UK air raids on Houthi targets in Yemen were legal acts of self-defence. The strikes hit eight locations overnight, marking the second wave of attacks in just a month.
Sunak: Threat from Houthis, Not Linked to Gaza Conflict
Sunak stressed the military action responded to an “ongoing and imminent threat” from the Houthis. He also shut down any claims the strikes were connected to Israel’s war in Gaza, insisting the Red Sea operation was separate.
Labour Backs Military Action Amid Rising Tensions
Opposition leader Keir Starmer threw Labour’s weight behind the government’s decision. Sunak revealed the UK was forced to act after 12 recent Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, which rebels say targeted vessels linked to Israel and the West.
Iran Slams Strikes as ‘Strategic Mistake’
Iran, a key backer of the Houthis, condemned the raids. Its foreign minister warned Washington the strikes are a “strategic mistake.” Regional tensions are climbing as global powers grapple with Middle East conflict complexities.
