Richard Marles, the Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, announced on Friday, January 12, that Australian forces participated in the 'operational headquarters' of attacks on the Houthis in Yemen, stating that he could not elaborate further on the exact nature of their involvement. According to ABC News Australia, Mr. Marles described the country's participation in the attacks on Friday morning as 'completely aligned' with Australia's national interests, emphasizing that the Houthis have acted to 'disrupt the rules-based order' and that Australia must stand for freedom of navigation. The United States and the United Kingdom conducted airstrikes against positions held by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Friday morning. This action was in response to the ongoing attacks by this militia group on ships in the Red Sea. The US Secretary of Defense stated that the US and the UK carried out attacks against military targets located in areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen; operations aimed at 'disrupting the capabilities of the Houthis' and preventing 'threats to global trade.' US President Joe Biden also confirmed the attacks on Thursday, stating that 'these attacks were ordered by me and successfully carried out with the presence of US military forces, the UK, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, in a united and decisive manner.' The US Air Force targeted 60 military sites of the Houthis in Yemen. Biden confirmed the attack on Houthi positions in Yemen, stating that the international community's response to this group was 'united and decisive.' The UK issued a statement regarding the attack on Houthi positions, asserting that insecurity in international waterways is intolerable.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister: We Participated in Attacks on Houthis
Australia has confirmed its participation in attacks against Houthi positions in Yemen, aligning with US and UK military actions aimed at disrupting Houthi capabilities and ensuring freedom of navigation. This involvement underscores Australia's commitment to international security and its national interests in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Australia confirmed its participation in military actions against Houthi positions in Yemen, alongside the US and UK, to disrupt Houthi capabilities and ensure freedom of navigation. The strikes targeted military sites in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
- Australia's involvement was described as aligned with national interests.
- The US, UK, and allied forces targeted 60 Houthi military sites.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been a central force in Yemen's civil war, affecting regional stability and international shipping routes. The Red Sea is a critical passage for global trade, making security there a priority for many nations.
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