"Coalition Forces Launch Retaliatory Strike Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen"

The US and UK launched a retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, targeting logistical hubs, air defense systems, and weapons storage locations using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets. The strikes come after a persistent campaign of drone and missile attacks on commercial ships, with the Houthis firing their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles despite warnings. The UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding the Houthis cease the attacks, implicitly condemning their weapons supplier, Iran. The Biden administration's reluctance to retaliate reflected concerns about upending the truce in Yemen and triggering a wider conflict in the region.