US, UK Launch Airstrikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Strikes in Response to Attacks on Red Sea Shipping, Houthi Rebels Vow Retaliation Amid Criticism of Biden's Decision

US and UK military forces have launched airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global trade and threatened to increase inflation.
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have vowed to retaliate, raising fears of a wider conflict in a region already strained by Israel's war in Gaza.
Several US lawmakers, including some Democrats, have criticized President Biden for ordering the strikes without congressional approval, arguing it violates the Constitution.
Despite the airstrikes, experts suggest that a purely military solution is unlikely and that the conflict will likely continue unless diplomatic efforts are made.