The United States is working with its partners and allies in the Middle East to build an international coalition against the threat posed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
SIA reports with reference to AZERTAC that US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin said this at a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant in Tel Aviv.
“These attacks (against ships in the Red Sea – ed.) are reckless and dangerous and violate international law. Therefore, we are taking steps to create an international coalition to fight this threat,” the Pentagon chief said, stressing that the threat from the Houthis is “an international problem that deserves an appropriate response.”