- US and UK engage in airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- US increases efforts against Iranian-backed militias and groups in the region, leading to heightened tensions.
- Conflict between US and Iranian-backed groups, as well as ongoing war between Israel and Gaza, prompts warning from Iraqi government about the dangerous security situation.
Additional Coverage:
- US airstrikes – live: Iraq condemns retaliatory attacks on targets as ‘blatant aggression’ (newsbreak.com)
The tense situation in the Middle East continues to escalate as the United States and United Kingdom engage in airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. This action follows retaliatory airstrikes conducted by the US on 85 sites in Iraq and Syria, which were a response to the killing of three American soldiers in Jordan.
The US is increasing its efforts against Iranian-backed militias and groups in the region, leading to heightened tensions. The Houthi rebels in Yemen, supported by Iran, have been responsible for attacks on Israel as well as commercial and military ships in the Red Sea, prompting the US and UK to launch targeted attacks. Additionally, the US conducted airstrikes on Iran’s revolutionary guard (IRGC) and its affiliates in retaliation for the deaths of the American soldiers.
While the conflict between the US and Iranian-backed groups escalates, the war between Israel and Gaza rages on. This situation has prompted the Iraqi government to issue a warning, stating that the US airstrikes will push the security situation in Iraq and the region to a dangerous point.