British Prime Minister, Rishi Altarassured this Monday that he will not hesitate “protect security“ between United Kingdom And international tradeIn case Houthis attack merchant ships Red Sea. The ‘Prime Minister’ said these words: House of Commons Shortly after a missile hit a US cargo ship about 200 kilometers from shore Yemen. The statement stated that the attack did not cause any injury or death. United States Central Command (CENTCOM), but this increased concerns new climb There is tension in the region.
This Monday’s attack occurred a few days later. bombing of the United States and United Kingdom On the military objectives of the Houthis. An attack that was successful according to initial evaluations. “The first assessment is this: 13 targets in the plan were destroyed. “So far there is no evidence of civilian casualties, which is something we always try to avoid,” he explained. Altar to the MPs. Prime Minister stated that the maximum limit was exceeded diplomatic channel He demanded that the Houthis recognize him before carrying out the attacks. international condemnation attacks against cargo ships.
Although the Houthis attribute the increase in their attacks to the attack of the Israeli army LoopSunak tried to do this remove link two events. “We must not swallow it bad version that this is about Israel and Gaza“Linking our action against the Houthis to the situation in Gaza only gives ammunition to our enemies who will try to make things worse in the region,” the Prime Minister added, and did not hesitate to point out: Iran is the main driving force Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Parliamentary support
Sunak did not want to clarify whether he planned to launch new attacks in the coming days, but confirmed he had the necessary authority. Support from most of the parliament To do so, if necessary, including that of the leader of the opposition. Keir Starmer. Despite this, some MPs expressed their concerns about the increase in tensions in the region and the destabilization of one of the most important sea lanes in world trade. Something that will have something predictable Negatively affected food prices and medicines, among other products.
“Houthis are attacking international shipping” They endangered innocent lives. “They have been holding a group of hostages hostage for about two months and are creating economic difficulties because trade cannot function properly under these conditions,” he said. royal navy The British will continue to be deployed in the region for “protection” freedom of navigation” and “international law.”