US, UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen likely to escalate Gaza conflict: Expert

Following strikes by the United States and Britain on the Houthis in Yemen, retaliatory strikes from the group and its regional backers should be expected, says Mr Ryan Bohl, senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at global risk consultancy RANE. Such attacks will likely be carefully calculated so that they do not actually result in casualties, hence escalating the situation and drawing a stronger response from the western coalition, something the Houthis want to avoid, he says. Other Iranian-linked militias in countries like Syria, Iraq and Lebanon may also carry out symbolic strikes in retaliation against US and UK forces in the region, Mr Bohl tells CNA’s Asia First. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia