US President Biden:
- US army forces along with the UK and with help from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands efficiently
performed strikes towards various targets in Yemen utilized by houthi
rebels - These strikes are in
direct response to Houthi assaults towards worldwide maritime
vessels in Purple Sea - Is not going to hesitate to
direct additional measures after airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
UK PM Sunakl with comparable feedback:
- UK will at all times get up for freedom of navigation and free circulate of commerce
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Earlier:
- US Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft spotted off Yemen – yen rises
- US and UK air strikes underway in Yemen, targeting Houthis
- Oil continues to climb in wake of US and UK air strikes on Houthis. USD/JPY circa 145.00
This text was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.