Posted 1/23/2024, 2:00:00 PM
Sunak: UK Not Seeking Yemen Conflict But Will Defend Shipping If Houthi Attacks Persist
- UK PM Sunak says Britain "not seeking confrontation" with Houthis but will act again in self-defense if attacks continue
- Latest UK/US strikes targeted Houthi military sites in Yemen used to support attacks on shipping
- Sunak says 12 Houthi attacks have happened since last UK/US strikes on January 11
- Labour leader Starmer backs "targeted action" against Houthis to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping
- UK calls for ending weapons sales to Houthis and sanctions to cut off their finances