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The Herald Scotland
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Hegseth warns Iran ‘will pay consequence' of supporting Houthis
The strikes have drawn controversy in the United States over Mr Hegseth's use of the unclassified Signal messaging app to post sensitive details about the attacks. Early on Thursday, he directly threatened Iran in a message on the social platform X. Message to IRAN: We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis. We know exactly what you are doing. You know very well what the U.S. Military is capable of — and you were warned. You will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing. — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) May 1, 2025 'Message to IRAN: We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis. We know exactly what you are doing,' he wrote. 'You know very well what the U.S. Military is capable of — and you were warned. You will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing.' The US is conducting strikes on Yemen from its two aircraft carriers in the region — the USS Harry S Truman in the Red Sea and the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel. The UK Defence Ministry described the site attacked as 'a cluster of buildings, used by the Houthis to manufacture drones of the type used to attack ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, located some 15 miles (25 kilometres) south of Sanaa.' Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s took part in the raid, dropping Paveway IV guided bombs, the ministry added. 'The strike was conducted after dark, when the likelihood of any civilians being in the area was reduced yet further,' the ministry said. The Houthis reported several strikes around Yemen's capital, Sanaa, which the group has held since 2014. Other strikes hit around Saada. The joint UK-US strike follows an alleged US airstrike on Monday which hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The US military said it was investigating. On April 18, an American strike on the Ras Isa fuel port killed at least 74 people and wounded 171 others in the deadliest known attack of the US campaign. The Houthis are the last militant group in Iran's self-described Axis of Resistance that is capable of regularly attacking Israel. The rebels began their attacks over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli decision to block the flow of aid to Palestinians.
ITV News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
British forces strike Houthi military target in Yemen
British forces succesfully conducted airstrikes on a Houthi military target in Yemen on Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The MoD said the action was part of a joint operation alongside US forces targeting the Houthis, following the group's campaign of attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The strikes were conducted by Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, which used Paveway IV precision guided bombs on a cluster of buildings used by the Houthis to manufacture drones of the type used in attacks on ships. The MoD said 'very careful planning had been completed to allow the targets to be prosecuted with minimal risk to civilians or non-military infrastructure'. Defence Secretary John Healey said all UK aircraft and personnel involved in the operation had returned to base safely. He said: 'This government will always act in the interests of our national and economic security. 'Royal Air Force Typhoons have successfully conducted strikes against a Houthi military target in Yemen and all UK aircraft and personnel have returned safely to base. 'We conducted these strikes, supported by the US, to degrade Houthi capabilities and prevent further attacks against UK and International shipping.' Mr Healey said the Houthis' activities in the Red Sea were a 'persistent threat' to 'freedom of navigation'. 'A 55% drop in shipping through the Red Sea has already cost billions, fuelling regional instability and risking economic security for families in the UK,' he said. 'The Government is steadfast in our commitment to reinforcing global stability and protecting British working people. I am proud of the dedication and professionalism shown by the service men and women involved in this operation.' The Houthis claim their actions are in response to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza – an assertion dismissed by the UK and allies.
The Independent
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
UK launches Yemen airstrikes in first involvement since Trump's re-election
RAF jets have struck a Houthi drone factory in Yemen, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The airstrikes, carried out on Tuesday evening, targeted a cluster of buildings used by the Houthi rebels to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles. The MoD stated the operation was conducted jointly with US forces and comes in response to a series of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Typhoon FGR4 aircraft deployed Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to destroy the target. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the UK's involvement against the Houthis in Yemen. They are the first in the campaign under Trump. The MoD said 'very careful planning had been completed to allow the targets to be prosecuted with minimal risk to civilians or non-military infrastructure'. Defence Secretary John Healey said all UK aircraft and personnel involved in the operation had returned to base safely. He said: 'This government will always act in the interests of our national and economic security. ' Royal Air Force Typhoons have successfully conducted strikes against a Houthi military target in Yemen and all UK aircraft and personnel have returned safely to base. 'We conducted these strikes, supported by the US, to degrade Houthi capabilities and prevent further attacks against UK and International shipping.' Mr Healey said the Houthis' activities in the Red Sea were a 'persistent threat' to 'freedom of navigation'. 'A 55% drop in shipping through the Red Sea has already cost billions, fuelling regional instability and risking economic security for families in the UK,' he said. 'The Government is steadfast in our commitment to reinforcing global stability and protecting British working people. I am proud of the dedication and professionalism shown by the service men and women involved in this operation.' The Houthis claim their actions are in response to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza – an assertion dismissed by the UK and allies.
Boston Globe
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels
UK strike hits near Yemen's capital The U.K.'s Defense Ministry described the site attacked as 'a cluster of buildings, used by the Houthis to manufacture drones of the type used to attack ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, located some 15 miles (25 kilometers) south of Sanaa.' Advertisement Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s took part in the raid, dropping Paveway IV guided bombs, the ministry added. 'The strike was conducted after dark, when the likelihood of any civilians being in the area was reduced yet further,' the ministry said. The British offered no information on the damage done in the strike, nor whether they believed anyone had been killed. The U.S. military's Central Command did not acknowledge the strike. 'This action was taken in response to a persistent threat from the Houthis to freedom of navigation,' said John Healey, the U.K.'s secretary of state for defense. 'A 55% drop in shipping through the Red Sea has already cost billions, fueling regional instability and risking economic security for families in the UK.' Advertisement The Houthis reported several strikes around Yemen's capital, Sanaa, which the group has held since 2014. Other strikes hit around Saada. The British have taken part in airstrikes alongside the U.S. since the Biden administration began its campaign of strikes targeting the Houthis back in January 2024. However, this new strike is the first to see the British involved in the campaign under Trump. UK strike comes after US allegedly hit prison The joint U.K.-U.S. strike follows an alleged U.S. airstrike on Monday that hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The U.S. military said it was investigating. On April 18, an American strike on the Ras Isa fuel port killed at least 74 people and wounded 171 others in the deadliest-known attack of the American campaign. The U.S. is conducting strikes on Yemen from its two aircraft carriers in the region — the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea and the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel The Houthis are the last militant group in Iran's self-described 'Axis of Resistance' that is capable of regularly attacking Israel. The rebels began their attacks over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli decision to block the flow of aid to Palestinians. The U.S. strikes have drawn controversy in America over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the unclassified Signal messaging app to post sensitive details about the attacks.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
UK launches airstrikes on Houthi rebels in joint operation with US as RAF targets military facility in Yemen
UNDER FIRE UK launches airstrikes on Houthi rebels in joint operation with US as RAF targets military facility in Yemen Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE UK has joined US forces in launching a fresh strike on a Houthi target in Yemen. RAF Typhoon jets, backed by Voyager air-to-air refuelling tankers, hit several drone manufacturing buildings 15 miles south of the capital Sanaa. 1 A destroyed building in the northern Yemeni city of Sadah after an attack by US warplanes on Tuesday Credit: Getty Forces used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to hit the terror sites on Tuesday night. The strike marks Britain's first involvement in the new phase of the America's 'Operation Rough Rider' against the Iran-backed group. The US-led campaign has seen more than 800 strikes since mid-March. The Ministry of Defence said the strike was carried out after dark 'to allow the targets to be prosecuted with minimal risk to civilians or non-military infrastructure.' Posting on X, the MoD said: 'Overnight, @RoyalAirForce Typhoons conducted strikes against a Houthi military target in Yemen to defend freedom of navigation, strengthen regional stability, protect UK economic security, and reduce the Houthis' capacity to launch further attacks.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
