US takes out Houthi rebel sites after it launches missiles and bomb boats at tankers in Red Sea

THE US has launched a series of airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, hitting more than a dozen targets in Yemen. Military aircraft and warships on Friday bombed extremist bases and weapons installations in five locations, only days after American warships were attacked in the Red Sea. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: