U.S. called on China to help stop Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea

According to sources, the White House has not seen any signs of assistance from Beijing. It is noted that over the past three months, the United States has repeatedly raised this issue with senior Chinese officials.

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his deputy John Finer discussed this matter in meetings in Washington with Yang Jiechi, the head of the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also raised this issue with his Chinese counterpart. U.S. officials believe that there is little evidence that China has exerted any pressure on Iran to restrain the Houthi rebels, apart from a mild statement made by Beijing last week.

Strikes by the U.S. and allies on Houthi bases

On the night of January 12, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Aircraft and ships were involved in the operation. The targets of the strikes were weapons storage centers and training bases of the Houthi rebels.

In addition, Germany will send the frigate Hessen to the Red Sea as part of the EU mission against the Houthis. Belgium will also provide a frigate for participation in the European defense operation in the Red Sea.

Earlier, we reported on who the Houthis are and why they are attacking ships in the Red Sea.