The Telegraph newspaper reported that Britain is considering airstrikes against Houthi rebels as the Defense Secretary warned that Britain would not hesitate to take direct action against Houthi attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said the country was making plans with the United States for possible military strikes against the Houthis backed by the Islamic Republic of Yemen to counter their attacks on ships that are wreaking havoc on global trade routes.
Shapps warned the Houthis that Britain was ready to take action to stop the threats.
According to this report, the US and UK are preparing an unprecedented joint statement that will give the Houthis a final warning to stop their attacks.
Any attack expected to be led by the United States would be an important response to the Houthis, and talks are underway for other countries to join the United States and Britain, The Telegraph reported.