US UK hit Houthi rebels with targeted strikes in Yemen after militants attack ships in Red Sea

THE UK and US launched joint airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen overnight after militants attacked ships in the Red Sea. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden both confirmed the military offensive hit more than a dozen sites used by the Iranianbacked rebels just before midnight on Thursday. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest newsbrand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Suns expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on X: Follow The Sun on TikTok: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: , yemen, uk, us