“Royal navy warship faces largest attack in decades”, British Defense Minister

Published January 10th, 2024 - 05:14 GMT
Houthi coastguard
Members of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Houthi group patrol the sea as demonstrators march through the Red Sea port city of Hodeida in solidarity with the people of Gaza on January 4, 2024, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the militant Hamas group in Gaza. (Photo by AFP)
Highlights
U.S. Secretary of State, in a strong statement, asserts that the Red Sea attacks are supported and abetted by Iran.

ALBAWABA- The British Defense Minister declares yesterday's assault on the Royal Navy warship in the Red Sea as the most significant in decades.

 Expressing concern, the Minister states that the British ship was specifically targeted, amidst a broader assault on shipping in the region. 

Stressing the urgency for change, the Minister emphasizes that the current situation in the Red Sea is unsustainable.

Meanwhile, NBC, citing Pentagon officials, reports that Washington has prepared a plan with response options to address the escalating attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea.

 U.S. Secretary of State, in a strong statement, asserts that the Red Sea attacks are supported and abetted by Iran. 

Warning Iran, the Secretary states that support for the Houthis must cease immediately, emphasizing the detrimental consequences of expanding the conflict's scope.

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