The actions “endangered the security and safety of the international communications and the flow of information,” the ministry said in a statement, reported by the Houthi-run Saba news agency, without giving details.

“Any glitch in these cables as a result of the militarisation of the Red Sea by US and British naval vessels represents a serious threat to the information security and economic and social stability for all countries of the world,” the statement read.

The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have launched exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since Nov 19 as a protest against Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

The US and Britain have carried out several strikes against Houthi targets in response.