An RAF Typhoon aircraft returning to base in Cyprus after joining the US-led coalition conducting air strikes against military targets in Yemen. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have increased 500% between November and December (Image: Picture: Sgt Lee Goddard/MOD/PA)
Can someone please tell me why only the UK and USA are taking action against the Houthis to save the world’s economy, risking our men and our money in the Gulf?
When will the rest of the free world realise this affects them too and put their men and money where their considerable mouths are?
Steve Hutchinson, Stamford Bridge
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