British and US Warships Thwart Major Houthi Assault in Red Sea

Takeaways:

• British and American warships intercepted and destroyed a significant Houthi attack in the Red Sea, which included drones, cruise missiles, and an anti-ship ballistic missile.

• The attack was the largest to date by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and targeted commercial shipping lanes, threatening global trade and energy prices.

• The UK Defence Minister, Grant Shapps, reported that the HMS Diamond, along with US warships, repelled the attack without any injuries or damage to the ships or their crews.

• The attacks by the Houthis have been ongoing since November and are part of a wider conflict involving the Iran-led axis of resistance in the Middle East, which includes targeting ships bound for Israel.

• A United Nations Security Council vote is scheduled to potentially condemn the Houthi attacks and demand an immediate halt, with a US draft resolution highlighting the threat to global commerce and regional peace.

References:

[1] British warship intercepts largest Houthi attack in Red Sea to date. Link

[2] US and UK navies repel largest Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping. Link

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