American and British forces have carried out strikes on 18 Houthi sites in Yemen, a joint statement has said.

The US said Saturday’s strikes were directed against storage facilities, drones, air defence systems, radars and a helicopter of the militant movement.

The UK said the allies acted to “further degrade” Houthi capabilities.

It follows sustained attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on shipping in the important Red Sea trade route.

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