"US and UK Launch Retaliatory Strikes on Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen"

The US and Britain conducted a second wave of strikes on 36 Houthi targets in Yemen, aiming to disable Iran-backed groups responsible for attacks on American and international interests. The strikes targeted deeply buried weapons storage facilities, missile systems, and launchers. The US warned that its response would not be limited to one night or one target, and the strikes were supported by several other countries. The Houthis have been conducting almost daily missile or drone attacks, leading to rerouted shipping and a joint mission to protect vessels in the critical waterway. The US has blamed the attacks on Iranian-backed militias and has engaged in formal talks with Iraq to wind down the coalition's presence.