Iran shares responsibility for preventing Houthi attacks in Red Sea - Cameron
Photo: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom David Cameron (Getty Images)
The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, in a conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, indicated that Iran shares responsibility for preventing attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea, according to Cameron's statement on Twitter (X).
"I made clear that Iran shares responsibility for preventing these attacks given their long-standing support to the Houthis," he stated.
The head of the UK's Foreign Ministry added that the attacks pose a threat to the lives of innocent people and the global economy.
Attacks by Houthis on ships in the Red Sea
Since November of this year, Yemeni Houthi attacks on trade vessels with connections to Israel have continued in the Red Sea. On December 16, a British destroyer with a Sea Viper missile intercepted possibly a drone that was attempting to attack a merchant ship in the Red Sea.
Additionally, a cruise missile from a Houthi ground base struck the commercial tanker Strinda under the flag of Norway. The vessel suffered severe damage, resulting in a fire on board.
On December 19, the Pentagon announced the commencement of a special operation named Prosperity Guardian to protect ships from Houthi threats. Over 20 countries have agreed to join the coalition.
Furthermore, on December 31, the Houthis attacked a civilian trade vessel in the Red Sea.
