Reactions to US, British strikes against Houthis in Yemen


  • World
  • Friday, 12 Jan 2024

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks during the Obama Foundation "Democracy Forum" in New York City, U.S., November 17, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and Britain launched a series of strikes on Yemen on Thursday aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year.

Initial reactions from the U.S. Congress included:

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