Biden orders first direct US military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after Red Sea attacks

President Biden orders the first direct U.S. and UK military strikes on Houthi rebel positions in Yemen after the Iran-backed group attacks commercial and military shipping in the Red Sea more than 100 times since October 7, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The strikes target Houthi radar, missile systems, and launch sites. Major shipping companies reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks and billions in costs to global trade. Houthi attacks continue after the strikes, and the U.S. conducts additional rounds of airstrikes throughout 2024. The operation raises questions about congressional authorization.