The British Defense Secretary said that a British warship and US forces destroyed “several drones” launched by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in the Red Sea.
Grant Shapps said this was the largest attack in the region by militants to date, with the drones heading towards HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer deployed by the UK to help protect shipping, as well as commercial ships.
Sources told Sky News that seven Houthi drones were shot down by the HMS Diamond.
In a statement on X, Mr Shapps said: “Overnight, HMS Diamond, alongside US warships, successfully repulsed the largest attack by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to date.
“Using Sea Viper missiles and guns, Diamond destroyed several attack drones heading towards her and commercial ships in the area, with no casualties or damage to Diamond or her crew.
“The UK and its allies have previously made clear that these unlawful attacks are completely unacceptable, and if they continue, the Houthis will bear the consequences.
“We will take necessary measures to protect innocent lives and the global economy.”
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IranThe Houthi-backed Houthis say the attacks aim to end the air and ground assault on the region Gaza strip Following the October 7 attacks agitation.
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