Signaling strike on Houthis strengthened coalition at cost of surprise, experts say
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The U.S.-led strike against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has stirred controversy as President Biden ordered the operation without first consulting Congress and seeking approval.
Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
The coalition strike against Iran-backed Houthis struck over 60 targets in 16 locations with support from Australia, the Netherlands, Bahrain and Canada. President Biden said he authorized the strikes "in direct response to unprecedented Houthi attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea – including the use of anti-ship ballistic missiles for the first time in history."
Reports of the attack spread early Thursday, hours ahead of the execution of the strike, with Sky News reporting on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet meeting to discuss the late details of the imminent strike.