US Won’t Rule Out The Possibility Of Launching Military Strikes Against The Houthis In Yemen

Via BBC  

Bloomberg: US Won’t Rule Out Military Action Against Houthis, Official Says 

A top White House official said the US won’t rule out the possibility of strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, which have been blamed for targeting commercial ships, while it focuses now on sanctions and security at sea. 

“We have certainly not ruled out the possibility of taking military action — we reserve that right,” Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer told the Aspen Security Forum in Washington on Thursday. For the time being, the US will focus on “a maritime coalition to provide reassurance and security for commercial sea lanes,” he said. “And if there is a decision to escalate against us, we will look at other options,” Finer said.  

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Update #1: US discuss military action against Yemen Houthis with Gulf states as Red Sea attacks increase (New Arab)  

Update #2: US Mulls Military Action Against Houthis After Officials Angered At Lack Of Response (Zero Hedge)  

WNU Editor: It looks like the Houthis are unconcerned about US threats and warnings .... Yemen's Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to Israel (Reuters). The Israelis are also now warning that they may intervene .... Netanyahu tells Biden Israel will act militarily against Yemen's Houthis if US won't: report (FOX News).

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