Om episode
After the Biden administration launched airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, the group attacked a U.S. cargo carrier. U.S. officials say that their operations are limited and that they do not want to be drawn into a wider conflict – but is that possible?Read more:In the wake of Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip, Houthi rebels based in Yemen have been carrying out attacks on U.S. and British commercial ships. Last week, President Biden authorized airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. In response, Houthi fighters targeted more ships on Monday. On Tuesday, the United States launched more airstrikes against the Houthis.U.S. officials defended last week’s strikes, calling them self-defense against the ship attacks, but the strikes have also raised questions about whether the fighting will evolve into a broader regional conflict, given the Houthis’ alliance with the Iranian government. National security reporter Missy Ryan joins us today to explain the latest developments in the conflict. Today's show was produced by Peter Bresnan, with help from Rennie Svirnovskiy, and guest hosted by Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Sam Bair and edited by Monica Campbell.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Nyeste episoder
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
Deep Reads: Public memories. Private struggles.
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
The election that could wipe out U.K. conservatives
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
The Campaign Moment: A chaotic 96 hours inside Biden world
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
The Supreme Court granted Trump broad immunity. What now?
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
The Campaign Moment: Dems in panic mode after the debate
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
She's a U.S. citizen, he's undocumented: A love story.
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
How bullying shaped the surgeon general's fight against social media
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
Why Mexico City is worried about Day Zero
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)
The fall of Alex Jones and his conspiracy empire
![Post Reports](https://podmestorage.blob.core.windows.net/podcast-images/985E2B0DBAAC230356C5CF7AF43D0CFC_small.jpg)