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Contents
Summary 2
1. Who are the Houthis? 5
2. Houthi attacks since 7 October 2023 7
3. International response 11
UN Security Council resolution, 2024 11
US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian 12
Previous international statements 15
4. UK response and military action 16
UK statements on the use of force 16
Deployment of Royal Navy 17
Air and naval strikes on Houthi targets, December and January 2024 18
On what legal grounds did the UK act? 19
What is Parliament's role in approving military action? 20
What is the significance of the strikes to Red Sea security and regional stability? 21
5. Existing sanctions and arms embargoes against the Houthis 24