Strikes by US and Britain against Houthi forces were defensive - NATO
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BRUSSELS, Jan 12 (Reuters) -
Strikes by the U.S. and British militaries against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen were "defensive, and designed to preserve freedom of navigation in one of the world's most vital waterways", a NATO spokesperson said on Friday.
"Houthi forces are supported, supplied and equipped by Iran. So Tehran has a special responsibility to rein in its proxies", the spokesperson added.
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