In the early morning of January 27 local time, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly launched airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels in retaliation for their attacks on Israeli-related ships near the Red Sea. The military operation is not only a warning to the Houthis, but also a tactic by the United States and Britain to deflect international criticism of their bias in favor of Israel.
According to reports, the United States and Britain dispatched fighter jets to launch airstrikes on many areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen. Explosions were heard in the capital, Sana'a and Hodeidah, while an anti-ship missile of the Houthis was destroyed in the Red Sea. Earlier, a British oil tanker caught fire after being attacked by Houthis while transiting the Red Sea, which a Houthi spokesman claimed was a response to Britain's support for Israel.
Houthi military spokeswoman Yahya Saria
Analysts believe that the US and Britain's air strikes on the Houthis are not accidental, but have their own deep-seated political and economic considerations. In the war in Yemen, the Houthis have become a major force in the region, and their resistance to the Saudi-led multinational coalition has continued for years, demonstrating its strong survivability and influence. The United States and Britain hope that this military operation will deter the Houthis and warn them not to act rashly.
However, the military action of the United States and Britain did not receive universal support from the international community. Many observers believe that the United States and Britain are diverting the attention of the international community in order to alleviate criticism of their bias towards Israel. Against this backdrop, the United States and Britain are trying to divert the attention of the international community by fighting the Houthis.
It is important to note that the Houthis are not alone. There are reports that Iran has close ties with the Houthis and provides them with military and political support. The United States has publicly stated that Iran "should be held accountable for these attacks" because of its close ties with the Houthis. It has also further heightened tensions in the Middle East.
The situation in Yemen remains uncertain in the future. The Houthis are likely to retaliate more, while relations between the United States and Britain and Iran will continue to be strained. As far as the international community is concerned, how to balance the interests of all parties and promote the peace process in Yemen will be a major challenge ahead.
The US-UK air strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels not only reveal the complex political landscape in the Middle East, but also highlight the dilemma of the international community in dealing with regional conflicts. For the future, we should remain vigilant and hope that all parties can resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation and achieve peaceful coexistence.