US and UK Uphold Legality of Yemen’s Houthi Strikes: Analyzing the International Law Implications

Cairo, Egypt – The United States and United Kingdom are defending their recent strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, asserting that the actions were legal according to international law. The airstrikes, carried out on Monday, came in response to the Houthi rebels’ continued attacks on Saudi Arabia. Both countries argue that these strikes were necessary to protect Saudi Arabia’s security and stability. According to the US Department of Defense, the airstrikes targeted military sites controlled by the Houthi rebels, specifically their command and control facilities. The US and UK maintain that these targets were legitimate and … Read more