In a recent development, the Houthi militia has issued a threat of a "strong and effective response" following another overnight strike by the United States in Yemen. Tensions are escalating, with the U.S. pledging to protect shipping from attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
President Joe Biden mentioned that the U.S. has conveyed a private message to Iran regarding the Houthi attacks but did not provide further details. The recent strike targeted a radar site, and Houthi spokesperson Nasruldeen Amer stated that there were no injuries or material damage.
Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam stated that the strikes, including the one hitting a military base in Sanaa, had no significant impact on the group's ability to interfere with vessels passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has called for maximum restraint from all parties involved, highlighting the increasingly precarious situation in the region.
The Houthi maritime campaign, aimed at supporting Palestinians under Israeli siege and attacking Gaza, has led to concerns about the conflict's escalation. The group controls Sanaa and substantial portions of west and north Yemen.
The U.S. and Britain conducted strikes on Houthi facilities in Yemen, with the Pentagon describing them as having "good effects." The guided missile destroyer Carney utilized Tomahawk missiles in a subsequent strike to degrade the Houthis' ability to attack maritime vessels.
In response to these actions, Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa, condemning Israel and the United States. White House spokesperson John Kirby emphasized that the U.S. had no interest in a war with Yemen and highlighted the impact on the Houthi's missile and drone capabilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to significantly increase the defense budget amid ongoing conflicts. The UN Security Council witnessed differing views, with Russia accusing the U.S. and Britain of triggering a spillover of the Gaza conflict to the entire region.
The article also mentions concerns about Houthi attacks affecting commercial shipping routes, leading to longer and costlier journeys around Africa. Container shipping rates for certain global routes have surged, raising concerns about inflation and supply chain disruptions.
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