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UK and US Launch Airstrike Against Houthi Threats

4/30/2025

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UK and US forces joined forces on April 29 for a decisive airstrike against a Houthi military base in Yemen, a response to escalating Houthi assaults on international shipping that jeopardized Red Sea navigation. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the UK's unwavering dedication to national security, with all aircraft returning safely from the mission.

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UK and US forces joined forces on April 29 for a decisive airstrike against a Houthi military base in Yemen, a response to escalating Houthi assaults on international shipping that jeopardized Red Sea navigation. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the UK's unwavering dedication to national security, with all aircraft returning safely from the mission.