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US and UK Airstrikes in Yemen: A Game of Political Chess

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The recent US and UK airstrikes in Yemen have sparked controversy and global reactions. Find out how these strikes are shaping the political landscape in the Middle East!

In a complex web of geopolitical tensions, the recent US and UK airstrikes in Yemen have ignited a heated debate on international relations. While the West justifies its actions as self-defense against Houthi rebels, critics argue that the airstrikes could have unforeseen consequences, risking escalating conflicts in the region. As calls for ceasefire and diplomatic solutions echo, the situation in the Middle East remains volatile and unpredictable.

Amidst the chaos, Russia condemns the US and UK for their 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen, adding another layer of tension to the already strained relationships between global superpowers. Meanwhile, mass protests erupt in Yemen, with citizens expressing outrage over foreign intervention and the escalating violence on their soil. As the world watches, the implications of these airstrikes extend far beyond Yemen's borders, shaping the future of international politics.

Interestingly, the US and UK strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen have not only drawn condemnation but also support from allies like Australia, highlighting the complex web of alliances in the global arena. Furthermore, the Yemeni situation serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of conflicts in the Middle East, where one move can have far-reaching repercussions across the region.

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By bombing Yemen, the west risks repeating its own mistakes (The Guardian)

Instead of retaliating against the Houthi militia, the US and its allies should be pressing Israel to end its invasion of Gaza and accept a ceasefire, ...

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UK legal advice says Yemen strikes justified under international law (Reuters)

The British government on Friday published a summary of its legal advice, which said its decision to strike Houthi military targets in Yemen was justified ...

Oman condemns air strikes on Yemen by 'friendly countries,' calls for ... (Anadolu Agency)

Oman follows military action with great concern while Israel continued its brutal war and siege of Gaza Strip, says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US aim to ... (BBC News)

War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor.

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Middle East crisis live: US and UK airstrikes in Yemen were 'act of ... (The Guardian)

Armed forces minister James Heappey says action was self-defence after attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi militants.

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U.S. and Britain launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen (NBC News)

The United States and Britain launched military strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Thursday, after weeks of mounting attacks by the Iran-backed ...

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UK and US strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen are self-defence, says ... (BBC News)

Rishi Sunak says the action against the Iranian-backed group is "necessary and proportionate".

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How the US, UK bombing of Yemen might help the Houthis (Aljazeera.com)

The Yemeni group could gain from a raised domestic and international profile, with a superpower taking them on.

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US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen, officials say (Reuters)

The United States and Britain launched strikes against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen, the first on the country since the Iran-backed group ...

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US, UK must be ready for 'heavy price' after attacks on Yemen ... (21st CENTURY CHRONICLE)

The Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement strongly condemned the United States and the United Kingdom after they launched full-scale strikes against targets ...

In 73 strikes by US, UK on Yemen, 5 Houthi fighters killed, says group (Anadolu Agency)

6 others injured in US, British attacks, says group's military spokesman Yahya Saree - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Houthi rebels say US-led strikes in Yemen killed 5 people and ... (ABC News)

U.S.-led airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels in response to their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have pulled the world's focus back on the yearslong war ...

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Russia condemns US for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen (Yahoo News)

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia condemned the United States and Britain on Friday for military strikes on Yemen, which Moscow said amounted to an irresponsible ...

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Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen (Reuters)

The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the Iran-backed movement's attacks ...

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UK, US Carry Out Retaliatory Strikes Against Houthis In Yemen ... (Arise News)

The United States of America and the United Kingdom have carried out air strikes, as well as sea attacks against Houthi military targets in Yemen after the ...

Russia strongly condemns UK, US strikes on Yemen (Anadolu Agency)

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accuses Washington of misinterpreting UN Security Council resolutions for further escalation of tension ...

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Yemen strikes: Commons speaker calls for MPs to be urgently updated (The Guardian)

Lindsay Hoyle says he will recall parliament if necessary as minister says no immediate plans for more attacks.

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US and UK launch strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen (Aljazeera.com)

Iran-aligned group calls attacks 'barbaric', says it will continue to target ships heading towards Israel.

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Australia says it provided personnel support for US, UK strikes in ... (Reuters Australia)

Australia provided personnel support to the U.S. and UK in their strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on ...

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Oil up and ships warned to stay away after strikes on Yemen (Energy Voice)

Oil prices are up as the Houthis vow to defend Yemen from further attacks from coalition forces, as the Red Sea conflict spills over.

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Yemen: The IRC is deeply concerned about the humanitarian ... (International Rescue Committee)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the impacts of the military escalation in Yemen and the Red Sea for humanitarian needs ...

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Who Are the Houthi Rebels? Red Sea Attacks Result In U.S. and ... (TIME)

Strikes On Yemen. Yemen's Houthi supporters Rally Against Israel, U.S. And UK Yemeni protestors loyal to the Houthi movement lift their rifles as they ...

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Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks (Reuters)

Tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in several cities on Friday to hear their leaders condemn U.S. and British strikes on their country in response to ...

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U.S.-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Spark Outrage in the Middle East (The New York Times)

Criticism came from some U.S. allies, who warned that the attacks risked a broader regional conflict.

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Israel's war on Gaza live: US, UK launch strikes on Houthis in Yemen (Aljazeera.com)

US and UK strikes on Houthi fighters in Yemen come amid weeks of attacks on Red Sea shipping.

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U.S., Partners' Forces Strike Houthi Military Targets in Yemen (Department of Defense)

U.S. and partners' forces conducted defensive strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen following a series of attacks launched by ...

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World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen (Aljazeera.com)

The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of strikes on Yemen against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels who have been targeting international ...

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Massive protest in Sanaa after US, UK strikes on Yemen rebels (FRANCE 24)

Hundreds of thousands of people, some carrying Kalashnikov rifles, massed for a major demonstration in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Friday after US ...

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Update: US and UK Strikes on Yemen Escalate Tensions (ACLED)

The spokesperson of the Houthi military forces acknowledged the attack, mentioning that 73 raids targeted the capital Sanaa and the governorates of al-Hudayda, ...

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Reactions to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen (Reuters)

The United States and Britain launched a series of strikes on Yemen on Thursday aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that started targeting international ...

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Iran Slams 'Arbitrary' US, UK Strikes on Yemen Rebels (Voice of America)

Overnight strikes followed weeks of missile, drone attacks by Houthis against Red Sea shipping.

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US and UK carry out airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen (CNN)

The US and UK military launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Thursday, a US official and UK official told ...

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U.S. carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep ... (Reuters)

The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, two officials told Reuters, after President Joe Biden's ...

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A Slippery Slope? U.S., U.K. Launch Strikes on Iran-Backed Houthis ... (United States Institute of Peace)

On January 12, the United States and the United Kingdom, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, launched military strikes against ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Renewed attacks on Houthis in Yemen ... (Aljazeera.com)

Sounds of explosions in Yemen's capital Sanaa in second night of apparent US-led military attacks on Houthi forces.

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Houthi threats of retaliation and mass protests in Yemen after US-UK ... (The Guardian)

Bombing marks major escalation in Middle East crisis and draws condemnation from leaders in the region.

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US Strikes Another Houthi Site in Yemen (Voice of America)

In this image provided on Jan. 12, 2024, by the UK Ministry of Defence, an RAF Typhoon aircraft returns to base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, after striking ...

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Yemen Situational Update Report (12 Jan 2024) - Yemen (ReliefWeb)

BACKGROUND: After over eight years of conflict, Yemen faces the compounded effects of armed violence, economic crisis, and disrupted public services.

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Yemen strikes live updates: Biden vows response if Houthis keep up ... (BBC News)

The US says it is not interested in conflict but will not hesitate to use more force to stop Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

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US launches additional strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen (NPR)

The fresh strikes come a day after the US and UK launched attacks on dozens of targets in response to Houthi attacks against ships in the Red Sea.

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US carries out further strikes against Houthis in Yemen one day after ... (CNN)

The US carried out further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, according to a US official, one day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on ...

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US launches new strikes on Yemen's Houthis as conflict escalates (Aljazeera.com)

The attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group's facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.

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US carries out fresh strikes on Yemen as Houthis vow to keep ... (FRANCE 24)

The United States carried out a fresh strike Saturday on a Huthi rebel target in Yemen, US Central Command said, after the Iran-backed militants warned of ...

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US Carries Our Fresh Strike In Yemen Despite Houthis Threat Of ... (Arise News)

One day after several American and British strikes on the structures of the Iran-backed militia, the United States announced that the most recent strike ...

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US launches another strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen (CBS News)

U.S. Central Command reported that the USS Carney, a destroyer, conducted the strike at 3:45 a.m. local time Saturday on a Houthi radar site using Tomahawk missiles. No further details were provided, although Associated Press journalists in Sanaa, Yemen's ...

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US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen (BBC News)

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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U.S. strikes Yemen, tension likely escalate (Businessday.ng)

The United States conducted an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, following President Joe Biden's commitment...

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US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships ... (The Associated Press)

The U.S. has launched a new strike against a Houthi location in Yemen that was determined a threat, two U.S. officials tell AP.

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Fresh strikes against Yemen rebels over Red Sea threat (FRANCE 24)

Fresh strikes targeted Yemen's Huthis on Saturday, security sources and the US military said, after the Iran-backed rebels warned of further attacks on Red ...

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