Biden: Retaliation if 'outrageous' Houthis continue violence in Red Sea

US President Biden warns that the Houthis in Yemen will be attacked a second time if they continue their "outrageous behavior". The rebels attack ships in the Red Sea in a show of support for Hamas and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The United States and the United Kingdom attacked dozens of Houthi targets during the night from Thursday to Friday. According to Biden, this was a success. “I don't think there were any civilian casualties and that's another reason why it was a success,” he further said.

The Iran-backed Houthis argue that US and British interests are now "legitimate targets". Due to the violence in the Red Sea and the attacks on the Houthis, there are fears of an escalation of the situation in the Middle East.