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UK 'willing to take direct action' against Houthi rebels to stop Red Sea shipping attacks, says Shapps
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Britain is reportedly considering airstrikes on Houthi rebels after the US Navy sank three boats that had been targeting a container ship in the Red Sea.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the government would not hesitate to take “direct action” to prevent further attacks on shipping.
In December, Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond joined international efforts to deter attacks on cargo shipping in the Red Sea.
In a post on X, he wrote: "I spoke to @Amirabdolahian today about Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which threaten innocent lives and the global economy.
A UK government spokesperson said: "The situation in the Red Sea is incredibly serious, and the Houthi attacks are unacceptable and destabilising.
“We call for the Iranian-backed Houthi to cease these illegal attacks and we are working with allies and partners to protect freedom of navigation.”
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