Blinken says Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea have to stop

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea have to stop, adding countries have made clear that there have to be consequences if the attacks continue.

Washington's preference is the Houthis get the message countries around the world are sending that this needs to stop, Blinken told reporters in Saudi Arabia.