Britain, in coordination with U.S. forces, conducted a military strike against the Houthi militia in Yemen, marking the first such joint operation under President Trump's renewed term. The mission targeted buildings used for manufacturing drones intended for attacking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, carried out using Typhoon jets with precision-guided bombs at night to minimize civilian casualties. Following a controversial leak by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, concerns about operational security were raised, though British officials assured that their intelligence and communication systems remained secure. The Houthis, backed by Iran and allegedly Russia, have been actively attacking shipping routes, contributing to regional instability and economic disruption for countries like the UK. The U.S. has intensified its military efforts under 'Operation Rough Rider' since March, significantly reducing Houthi missile and drone attacks through strategic targeting of their military infrastructure.

Britain and U.S. forces conducted a joint strike against the Houthi militia in Yemen, targeting buildings used for drone manufacturing to enhance regional security and prevent attacks on international shipping.

The operation was the first of its kind since President Trump resumed office, utilizing precision-guided bombs from Typhoon jets and was conducted at night to minimize civilian casualties.

British Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed in Parliament that the operation successfully hit its targets without evidence of civilian harm, asserting the security of British intelligence systems despite prior leaks from U.S. officials.

Concerns arose over operational security after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaked sensitive mission details on an unclassified messaging app, although British officials reassured that their systems were uncompromised.

The Houthis have been attacking ships in a campaign they link to solidarity with Palestinians, with the backing of Iran and alleged support from Russia, posing a threat to regional stability and affecting the British economy.

Since March, the U.S. has conducted over 800 strikes under 'Operation Rough Rider', aiming to reduce Houthi military capabilities, resulting in a significant decrease in their missile and drone attacks.

Mr. Healey emphasized the UK's alignment with U.S. military activities in the Red Sea, citing the need to counter Houthi-induced instability and safeguard global shipping routes.