Pentagon Blasts Iran over Oil Tanker ’Hijack’ as US & UK Bombard Houthis in Yemen | Hezbollah | Iran

Pentagon accuses Iran of hijacking an oil tanker, prompting warnings of consequences. U.S. military, with the UK and allies, conducts strikes in Yemen against Houthi rebels. President Biden cites successful strikes against rebels endangering navigation. Escalation follows the 27th Houthi attack amid regional tensions. Recent Pentagon attacks on Iranian-backed militants respond to rocket attacks in Iraq and Syria. International community pledges solidarity, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and others. Biden administration aims to contain Middle East fighting amid increased Iranian-backed group attacks. Strikes respond to unprecedented Houthi attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea. Defence Secretary Austin, hospitalised, approves strikes, emphasising U.S. commitment to regional stability. #Yemen #Iran #IranUSTensions #GulfOfOman #StNikolasShipX1 #AlJazeeraEnglish #InternationalShipping #USCENTCOM #Yemen #Houthis #UnitedStates #houthis #Usa #Uk #warning #retaliation #Usnavy #uknavy #tomahawkmissiles #fighterjets #airbase #houthirebels #yemen #sanaa #whitehouse #Pentagon #unitedstates #joebiden #lloydaustin #Uk #london #britain #rishisunak #redsea #missileattack #drones #middleeast #iran #ebrahimraisi Subscribe to The Times of India’s YouTube channel: For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI for well-researched and in-depth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: