US launches strikes on Yemen against Houthi rebels

The US has launched a fresh round of strikes on Yemen in what they label "follow on action" from Friday's coordinated strike with the UK. Houthi militants say they have vowed to launch retaliation strikes, adding that they will continue their attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The place targeted is understood to be a Houthi radar facility. A statement from the US military spoke of strikes designed to degrade the Houthi’s ability to attack maritime vessels – following ongoing attacks occurring in the Red Sea. This follows UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s visit to Ukraine on Friday, where he mentioned taking “necessary, proportionate, and targeted action” against Houthi rebels for targeting his nation’s ships.