The United States is not looking for a war with the Houthis, the White House said on Tuesday.
“We’re not looking to expand this. The Houthis have a choice to make and they still have time to make the right choice, which is to stop these reckless attacks,” White House spokesman John Kirby said.
Attacks by the Houthis on ships in the Red Sea have affected companies and alarmed major world powers. The Houthis say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians.
Kirby’s remarks came the day after the Houthis struck a U.S.-owned and operated container ship with a ballistic missile. There were no reports of injuries.
The Houthis have threatened to target U.S. and British ships after the two countries launched strikes against the terrorist group last week.
British oil giant Shell suspended shipments through the Red Sea for fear of Houthi attacks, the Wall Street Journalreported Tuesday.
What specific actions have the Houthis taken that have prompted concerns from major world powers and affected various companies?
The White House has stated that the United States has no intentions of seeking war with the Houthis. White House spokesperson John Kirby emphasized that the focus is on encouraging the Houthis to cease their reckless attacks, rather than escalating the situation further.
The recent attacks by the Houthis on ships in the Red Sea have not only affected various companies but have also raised concerns among major world powers. The Houthis claim that their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians, but this justification has not appeased the international community.
These statements from Kirby come in response to the Houthi’s ballistic missile strike on a U.S.-owned and operated container ship the previous day. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident. However, this provocation has further intensified tensions between the two parties.
In the wake of strikes launched by the United States and Britain against the terrorist group, the Houthis have threatened to target both American and British ships. This escalation has prompted British oil giant Shell to suspend shipments through the Red Sea, fearing potential Houthi attacks.
The situation involving the Houthis and their aggressive actions has become a cause for concern globally. The United States, through Kirby’s remarks, has implied that a peaceful resolution is still possible if the Houthis make the right choice and halt their reckless attacks.
It remains to be seen how the Houthis will respond to these calls for de-escalation. The international community, including major world powers, will closely monitor the situation for any further developments. For now, the White House asserts that its primary objective is to avoid war while encouraging the Houthis to rethink their course of action.
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