Stephane Dujarric, the official representative of the UN Secretary-General, said in his briefing that US and UK air strikes on Yemen risk escalating the conflict in the Middle East. This was reported by TASS.
“This clearly threatens to further escalate and deteriorate the situation in the region,” Dujarric said.
United Kingdom Merchant Marine Operations Office (UKMTO), formerly part of the Royal Navy reportedAuthorities received information about an incident near Yemen’s Aden port.
On the night of January 12, the USA and the UK attacked more than 60 targets in 16 targets belonging to 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”.
Previously reportedIt is stated that the Houthis are planning to attack US-linked ships.