The United States has carried out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen for the fifth time in a week, according to a report by The New York Times. The preemptive strikes were aimed at rockets and launchers belonging to the Houthi rebels, as American intelligence suggests that the rebels are planning to attack commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea.
On January 18th, the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified the establishment of a European Union mission in the Red Sea as a security threat to the region. This comes as the Wall Street Journal reported that Western efforts to maintain global maritime order have been largely unsuccessful, with few countries joining the US-led operation in the Red Sea.
Prior to these developments, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the United States and its allies, accusing them of disregarding international law.
Earlier, the United Kingdom provided insights on how the escalation in the Red Sea could have been avoided.
The situation in the Red Sea continues to escalate as the United States and its allies intensify their efforts to maintain regional security. The actions taken by the US government have raised concerns about their adherence to international norms and their role in the conflict. As tensions persist, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond and whether diplomatic solutions can be reached to prevent further escalation.
