US begins Middle East airstrikes in response to deaths of three soldiers

AKROTIRI, CYPRUS - JANUARY 22: In this handout image provided by the UK Ministry of Defence, a Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 takes off to carry out air strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen at RAF Akrotiri on January 22, 2024 in Akrotiri, Cyprus. On 22 January, the UK conducted further strikes against Houthi targets, following the initial operation on January 11 to protect global shipping in the region. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a pair of Voyager tankers, joined U.S. forces in a deliberate strike against Houthi sites in Yemen. (Photo by MoD Crown Copyright via Getty Images)