Houthi Forced to Retreat as US, UK Repel 'Largest Attack' in Red Sea| Oneindia News

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US and British naval forces intercepted 21 drones and missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the southern Red Sea. The attack, linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, prompted discussions on safeguarding shipping lanes. The US Fifth Fleet didn't immediately respond to reported Houthi strikes. The disruptions underscore escalating tensions and threats to global commerce.    #US #UK #JoeBiden #RishiSunak #USFifthFleet #IsraelHamas #Hamaswar #Gazawar #RedSea #Yemen #Houthirebels #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~ED.102~

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00:00 Yesterday night, while the world was sleeping, the US and British naval forces successfully

00:06 intercepted and shot down 21 drones and missiles fired by the Houthi rebels from Yemen towards

00:11 the southern Red Sea, as confirmed by the United States.

00:16 The attack, a response from the Iran-backed Houthis, represents a significant escalation

00:21 in the region's tension and the broader fallout from the ongoing conflict between Israel and

00:26 Hamas.

00:27 The British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has also characterised the Houthi assault

00:31 as the largest in the area to date, underlining the complexity of the geopolitical landscape.

00:37 Shapps indicated the possibility of additional measures by Britain and international partners

00:42 to safeguard the critical shipping lanes in the Red Sea, hinting at a "watch this space"

00:47 approach.

00:48 He stressed the urgency of addressing the situation, deeming it "unsustainable and unacceptable".

00:54 The US Central Command also confirmed the attack by Houthis and reported no injuries

00:57 or damage from the intercepted attack, marking the 26th Houthi assault on the commercial

01:02 shipping lanes in the Red Sea since November 19.

01:06 Despite the lack of immediate harm, the recurring nature of these attacks raises concerns about

01:10 the region's stability and maritime activity's safety.

01:14 In response to the interception, the Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed

01:18 that the rebels had launched a significant number of ballistics and naval missiles as

01:22 well as drones at a US ship providing support to Israel.

01:25 Saree characterised this operation as a preliminary response to a previous US attack that resulted

01:30 in the death of 10 Houthi rebel fighters.

01:33 The US 5th Fleet, based in the Gulf region, did not immediately respond to the inquiries

01:38 about the reported Houthi strike.

01:41 For the unaware, the Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have been targeting Red Sea

01:44 shipping lanes to express solidarity with Hamas.

01:48 The Germany's foreign ministry has also condemned the attacks, describing them as a "clear escalation"

01:52 with "see-away implications" for international commerce.

01:56 The disruption in the key shipping route between Europe and Asia, responsible for about 15

02:00 per cent of global shipping traffic, has forced many ship companies to reroute vessels, impacting

02:06 the trade dynamics.

02:07 The Houthis have vowed to continue such attacks until Israel ceases its conflict with Hamas

02:12 and has warned of targeting US warships if the group faces retaliation.

02:16 The ongoing disruptions have led to major shipping companies such as Hapan Lloyd and

02:20 Myers to avoid the Suez Canal and opt for alternative routes for security concerns.

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