British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced today Tuesday (23). The UK plans to launch new sanctions in the coming weeks focused on cutting off funding to the HouthisAccording to CNN, the group is responsible for attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Recent attacks point to the Houthis
The move comes as a response to recent conflicts in the Yemeni region. According to reports, on Monday (22), US and UK forces launched a new targeted attack targeting an underground storage base of the Houthi group. Further, Missiles and surveillance equipment used by the guerrillas were also targeted by the operation.
Measures to Freeze Houthi Funds
“We will use the most effective means to cut off the Houthis' financial resources, especially when used to fund these attacks.”Sunak told the British Parliament.
Prime Minister emphasized The United Kingdom cooperated closely with the United States in this endeavourAnd implementation of these sanctions measures should be communicated as soon as possible.
British Secretary's Middle East Tour
In addition to the new sanctions, it has also been revealed that British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit the Middle East this weekend. While details on the agenda of the trip have not been disclosed, recent conflicts in the region are expected to be one of the main topics of discussion.
