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Prime Minister Keir Starmer grants British forces new powers to board and potentially detain sanctioned vessels passing through UK waters, intensifying efforts to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and starve its war profits by moving from tracking to active interception in coordination with allies like Finland, Sweden and Estonia.
US and UK forces intercepted 21 drones and missiles launched by Houthi militants towards the Southern Red Sea, aimed at international shipping lanes, with no reported injuries or damage. This marks the 26th attack by the Iranian-backed group on commercial shipping in the region since November. The attacks are in protest against Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to the suspension of operations by various shipping lines. The Houthis have vowed to continue until the Gaza conflict ceases and have warned of targeting US warships if they themselves are attacked.