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2024-01-12 Talkies

31.

What prompted the US and UK to execute airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Huthi rebels?

Cybersecurity threats

Economic sanctions

Nuclear proliferation

Red Sea shipping attacks

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The airstrikes by the US and UK were in retaliation to the escalating attacks by Iran-backed Huthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea. The airstrikes aimed to address the security concerns arising from the rebels' actions, which posed a threat to the crucial international sea route.