On December 31, 2023 local time, the merchant ship "Maersk Hangzhou" was attacked by Yemen's Houthi forces in the Red Sea region, which aroused widespread concern from the international community. According to the British newspaper The Times, Britain and the United States plan to launch missile strikes against the Houthis and will issue an "unprecedented ultimatum".
The risk of the situation in the Red Sea region is rising.
Attacks on merchant ships have led to the death or disappearance of Houthi fighters, and the situation in the Red Sea region has been in crisis. The decision by the United Kingdom and the United States to take action to maintain security and stability in the Red Sea could raise global concern. Western countries are concerned about the "catastrophic impact" of the event on the global economy, as the Red Sea is one of the most important maritime routes in the world, according to sources.
Ultimatum: Warning and Deterrence.
Britain and the United States plan to issue an "ultimatum" urging the Houthis to stop attacking merchant ships. Western military forces will take action if the Houthis do not heed the warnings, the sources said. This has been described as a "limited but significant response" that implies that Britain and the US are likely to strike a powerful blow to the Houthis.
Joint action: Anglo-American cooperation calls for European support.
The United Kingdom and the United States are actively seeking the support of European countries to jointly stop the Houthi attacks in Yemen. The report mentions that there may be another European country involved in the operation. Such joint action demonstrates the shared concern of the international community for the security of the Red Sea.
Impact outlook: global concerns vs. economic concerns.
Tensions in the Red Sea region have raised global concerns. Countries are concerned about the negative impact on the global economy if the ** route continues to be threatened. This also reflects the urgent need of the international community to maintain regional security and unimpeded access.
Conclusion: The Red Sea, which is facing a serious test.
The crisis in the Red Sea region is becoming more and more serious, and the joint action of Britain and the United States will become an important variable in the situation in the Red Sea. With the issuance of an ultimatum and a possible military operation, we will closely monitor the reaction of the international community to this event, as well as the future development of the situation in the Red Sea region.