The British Ministry of Defense announced that the Royal Air Force, in cooperation with the US, struck Houthi military targets in Yemen. The statement said: 'The strikes were intended to degrade Houthi capabilities and prevent further attacks against British and international vessels. This action was taken in response to the ongoing Houthi threat to freedom of navigation. A 55% decrease in Red Sea shipping has already caused billions in damages. This fuels regional instability and threatens the economic security of families in Britain.'

