White House says Houthi Red Sea assaults are 'escalatory'

The White House said on Wednesday that the Red Sea assaults by Yemen's Houthi militants are "escalatory", and added that the US will collaborate with allies on future actions should these attacks persist.

"Despite what the Houthis may say, they are threatening and targeting commercial vessels with ties to countries all over the world, many of which have no connection to Israel whatsoever," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.

"These attacks are unlawful and escalatory," he added.