Britain’s attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen were carried out legally and in accordance with international law. This was stated by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose words were quoted by official site UK Government.
“Under international law, the United Kingdom is permitted to use force where the only appropriate means of dealing with an actual or imminent armed attack is self-defence, and where the use of force is necessary and the response is proportionate,” the statement said.
It was noted that the British government will notify the UN Security Council about the measures it has taken against the Houthis in accordance with the organization’s charter.
USA and UK on the night of January 12 was attacked More than 60 targets in 16 regions of the Houthi Ansarullah movement in Yemen. Explosions occurred in many major cities, and the airport in Sanaa came under intense bombardment. The American army reported that attacks were made with Tomahawk cruise missiles, and the British army reported that attacks were made with Paveway IV guided bombs.
US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the operation as a response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Yemen promised to respond “without hesitation”.
NATO named Attacks against the Houthis in Yemen are for “defense purposes”.
Formerly Houthis statedIt was stated that the USA and the UK carried out 73 attacks in Yemen.