"International Tensions Rise as US Strikes Houthi Forces in Yemen"
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Italy, Spain, and France did not participate in US and UK strikes against the Houthi group in Yemen, highlighting divisions in the West over how to deal with the Iranian-backed militia. The US and UK launched air strikes in retaliation for Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, with support from other countries including the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and Bahrain. Germany, Denmark, New Zealand, and South Korea signed a joint statement defending the attacks, while Italy, Spain, and France expressed reluctance due to concerns about escalating tensions and a preference for peace and dialogue in the region.
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