US, UK Launch Large-Scale Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen

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The U.S. and British militaries conducted airstrikes on more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday. The retaliatory strike involved warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, targeting air defense systems and weapons storage hubs, according to the Associated Press.

These actions were in response to an onslaught of drone and missile attacks by the Houthis on commercial ships. The coordinated military assault followed a final warning issued by the White House and allies to cease the attacks, marking the first U.S. military response to the escalating situation.