The United States will continue attacking Yemen’s Houthis until they cease attacks on shipping, according to the US defense secretary, following deadly US strikes that prompted a potential escalation from the Iran-aligned group. Described as a “war crime” by the Houthis, the US campaign, the largest in the Middle East under President Trump, may persist for weeks. The Houthis have threatened to escalate in response to the strikes, with the US aiming to stop attacks on critical assets and maintain freedom of navigation in the region.
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