The attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea Red Sea increase the risk of a full-scale war in the Middle East. This was was stated by Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin, Bloomberg reports UNN.
"While we do not seek to escalate the conflict in the region, we are determined and fully prepared to take further necessary measures to protect our people and our facilities," the defense minister said. of the defense ministry.
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It is emphasized that the US authorities link the activation of the Houthis in the Red Sea to the attacks of Shiite rebels on American military bases in Syria and Iraq. It is assumed that Iran may be behind these attacks, which leads to escalation of the situation in the region. In turn, the authorities of the Islamic Republic denies any involvement.
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Earlier, Houthi rebels from the paramilitary group Ansar Allah claimed responsibility for the missile attack on the the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC United in the Red Sea.