Reaction after US and UK airstrikes on Houthi forces

On January 12, world public opinion had mixed reactions to the UK-US attack on Houthi forces in Yemen.

Royal Air Force aircraft take off to attack Houthi forces in Yemen. Photo: REUTERS

Previously, US and British media reported that on January 11, the US and British militaries conducted airstrikes on more than 10 Houthi locations in a large-scale retaliatory attack using Tomahawk missiles launched from warships and fighter jets.

Several unnamed US officials said the targets of the airstrikes included Houthi logistics centers, air defense systems and weapons storage sites. The airstrikes marked the first response by the US military to a sustained campaign of drone and missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since the conflict between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip erupted.

The airstrike came just a week after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a final warning to the Houthis to stop their attacks or face potential military responses.

Denmark, Germany and several Western countries have expressed support for the UK and US strikes against the Houthis. Meanwhile, China has called on all sides to prevent the conflict from spreading, and Russia has said the US and UK air strikes violate international law and risk escalating tensions in the region.

KHANH HUNG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/phan-ung-sau-vu-khong-kich-cua-my-anh-nham-vao-luc-luong-houthi-post722471.html