In a move straight out of a geopolitical thriller, the U.S. and UK have launched coordinated military strikes against Houthi rebel-linked sites in Yemen, escalating tensions in the Red Sea region. The operation, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, aims to counter recent attacks on international shipping lanes that have disrupted global trade since late 2023. 🚢⚡
U.S. President Joe Biden called the action a 'defensive measure' in a late Thursday statement, emphasizing the need to 'protect freedom of navigation.' The strikes mark the first major multinational military response to the Houthis' campaign, which has seen drones and missiles target commercial vessels in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. 🌊💥
Why should you care? Over 12% of global trade passes through the Red Sea, making this conflict a ticking time bomb for supply chains and energy prices. Analysts warn the strikes could deepen regional instability, with Houthi leaders already vowing 'consequences.' 🔥🧨
