Read Joe Biden's Full Statement on Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

The United States and the United Kingdom—with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands—launched a series of air and missile strikes on Thursday at rebels in Yemen. The strikes followed multiple missile and drone attacks by the Houthis on on the Red Sea. On Wednesday, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby warned the militia to stop the assaults or "bear the consequences." The Houthis instead in what they said is a protest against Israel's military action in Gaza.

U.S. officials who spoke to the Associated Press (AP) said the U.S. and British militaries targeted more than a dozen sites used by the Houthis with fighter jets and missiles. The officials told the AP that targets included air defense systems, logistical hubs and weapons supply sites. Below is the full statement the White House released from President about the strikes.

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