UK Ready to Strike Again If Houthi Attacks Continue, Cameron Suggests

The foreign secretary defended the government’s decision to strike Houthi targets and not to tell Parliament ahead of the strikes.

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron in a file photo on Jan. 4, 2024. Valdrin Xhemaj/PA

The UK is prepared to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen again if they keep attacking ships in the Red Sea, Lord David Cameron hinted on Saturday.

The foreign secretary said the UK will “always defend the freedom of navigation” and “will be prepared to back words with actions.”