UK Joins US in Strikes on Yemen's Houthis Amid Criticism

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends the decision, faces backlash over lack of parliamentary consultation and ongoing asylum seeker controversy.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the decision for the UK to join the US in strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, describing the action as 'limited, not escalatory'.
The strikes were in response to a threat to British vessels, with four Royal Air Force Typhoon jets participating in the US-led strikes.
Sunak faced criticism for not consulting British lawmakers before the military action, but did not rule out joining further military action if Houthi attacks continue.
The Houthis have continued their attempted attacks, with a missile striking a US-owned cargo ship just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.
Sunak's government is also facing criticism over a controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, which has been stalled due to legal challenges and criticism from human rights groups.