"Western Powers Escalate Military Response to Houthi Aggression in Red Sea"
The UK and US are considering air strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, disrupting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has indicated that military action may be necessary if the attacks, which have targeted civilian shipping and raised concerns over global trade and inflation, continue. The Royal Navy has already engaged in defensive action, shooting down a Houthi drone, marking the first such military response in over three decades.