Iran stated that the US and UK attacks on the Houthi armed forces will exacerbate instability in the region.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority: As of the end of December, the total foreign assets in Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund were HK$3.53 trillion.

The Russian ruble’s exchange rate against the US dollar exceeded 88 for the first time since November 23 last year.

The yield on British 2-year government bonds fell more than 8 basis points to 4.157%, the lowest level since January 9.

Riksbank Deputy Governor Bonger: Interest rates are not expected to rise further.

Goldman Sachs: Lowered UK GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 0.6% to 0.5%.

Spokesperson for the Houthi armed forces in Yemen: We will not hesitate to attack the source of the threat.

Jordan stated that the failure of the international community to restrain Israel exposed Israel to security risks in the region.

According to TASS: Russia condemns the US and UK attacks on the Houthi armed forces in Yemen.

Indian Petroleum Minister: There is no room to reduce fuel prices.

France stated that the Houthis bear "extremely serious" responsibility for the escalation of the situation in the Red Sea region.

Kazakhstan’s national oil transporter KazTransOil plans to transport up to 1.2 million tons of oil to Germany in 2024.

KazTransOil, Kazakhstan’s national oil transporter, delivered 993,000 tons of Kazakh oil to Germany in 2023.

Prime Minister of Thailand: Hope Thailand will become a regional aviation hub.

Prime Minister of Thailand: Will further promote the development of tourism.

According to RIA Novosti: Russia’s Federal Security Service said it has detained agents of Poland’s spy agency in Russia.

British Deputy Minister of Defense: Pay close attention to ensure that actions do not trigger an escalation of the situation.

British Deputy Minister of Defense: Last night’s operation was an operation against the Houthis.