Britain is considering airstrikes against the Houthis, which have undoubtedly increased tensions in the region. It has been revealed that the British side plans to join forces with the United States and another European country to strike at the positions of the Houthis by launching missiles. Such a move threatens to trigger an unprecedented military standoff, leading Western countries to issue an ultimatum to the Houthis to stop their attacks on merchant ships. 
Why would the Houthis attack merchant ships?The Houthis, as an important force in Yemen's civil war, are not only in a state of confrontation with Yemen**, but also try to take control of the country's main ports. There have been reports of frequent attacks by the Houthis on merchant ships over the past few years, especially in the Red Sea region. These attacks pose a huge security risk to international and maritime transport, as well as economic losses to the countries involved. 
The UK decided to take action, aimed at protecting freedom of navigation and containing threats. Air strikes may be carried out by a combination of fighter jets and missile destroyers to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of striking targets. At the same time, Britain is working closely with the United States and another European country to plan a course of action, warning the Houthis to immediately cease attacks on merchant ships. The goal of this air campaign is to maintain the security of international access and to ensure regional stability. The Houthi attacks not only endanger the lives of merchant ships and crews, but can also lead to disruption and economic losses. Therefore, Western countries decided to take decisive action to ensure freedom of navigation and defend the interests of various countries. Prior to the military action, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron had communicated with Iran's prime minister, making it clear that Iran had a responsibility to stop the Houthis attack.