Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Defense Secretary Shapps

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01/31/2024 08:04 PM EST

Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps in Washington. They two discussed the recent attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.  Secretary Blinken underscored that the United States will hold accountable those responsible for the attack.  The two also discussed the ongoing situation in the Red Sea and international action to hold the Houthis accountable for their illegal and reckless attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. They reaffirmed their support for military and other assistance for Ukraine.


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