The United States and 12 allies have given what amounts to a final warning to Houthi rebels, telling the militants to cease their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and 12 allies issued what amounted to a final warning to Houthi rebels on Wednesday to cease their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action.

The Yemen-based militants have carried out at least 23 attacks in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza since Dec. 19.

A senior Biden administration official declined to detail rules of possible engagement if the attacks continue, but underscored that the Iranian-backed Houthis should “not anticipate another warning” from the U.S. and its allies.

    • @Monument@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
      6•11 months ago

      Biden, holding a press conference with Bill Gates.
      “And to the Houthi rebels, I have only this to say - ‘Hey Jack, if you don’t straighten up and fly right, my buddy Billy here is gonna go over there and teach everyone how to use Excel!’”
      Bill Gates sends Steve Balmer instead.