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<p>We are working with allies and partners to safeguard maritime security and navigational
rights and freedoms in the Red Sea. The UK takes threats to shipping vessels in the
Red Sea extremely seriously.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary has recently discussed the
Red Sea and other matters with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The Defence
Secretary also recently spoke with Yemeni President Alimi and Saudi Minister of Defence
Khalid bin Salman, and Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Lord Ahmad,
recently spoke with Yemeni Foreign Minister Mubarak.</p><p>Despite the repeated warnings
from the international community, the Houthis have continued to carry these illegal
and unjustified attacks in the Red Sea, including against UK and US warships from
9 January. Consequently, on 11 January, we took limited, necessary, proportionate,
and legal action in self-defence to degrade Houthi military capabilities and protect
global shipping.</p><p>We continue to pursue all diplomatic routes.</p>
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