‘A reckless act of escalation’
Peace campaigners outraged after Britain and US launch air strikes on Yemen
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and US President Joe Biden speak at the start of the meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the Nato Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 11, 2023
ANTI-WAR campaigners expressed outrage today after Britain launched a targeted strike in Yemen along with the US, further escalating tensions in the region.
British and US forces bombed military facilities used by the Houthi movement in Yemen, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying the action sent a “strong signal” that the group’s actions in the Red Sea cannot be carried out with “impunity.”
The Houthis have been targeting vessels in the key international trade route in response to the bombardment of Gaza, saying their action only stopped Israel-linked shipping.
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