US launches airstrikes on Yemen in response to Houthi threats
Houthi rebels report a series of US airstrikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen. The attacks are part of an American offensive against the Houthis, who have been attacking Israel and ships in the Red Sea for the past year and a half.
Key Information
- The US conducted approximately 10 airstrikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen.
- The Houthis, supported by Iran, are attacking Israel and vessels in the Red Sea.
- The American offensive against the Houthis has been ongoing since March 2024.
Houthi rebels reported that the US carried out roughly 10 airstrikes on Sana'a. The attacks occurred early Monday morning (Eastern Time) and targeted areas controlled by the Houthis. The airstrikes are part of the intensified US offensive against the rebels. An AFP correspondent, as quoted by the Polish Press Agency, reported intense explosions in the Yemeni capital, which has been under rebel control since 2014.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been attacking Israel and ships in the Red Sea for a year and a half. In response, the US has stepped up its airstrikes to counter threats to freedom of navigation in the region. President Donald Trump announced a new offensive in March 2024.
US attacks on the Houthis are part of a broader campaign involving Israel and Britain. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country would respond to the Houthi attack on Ben Gurion Airport, which happened on Sunday. Although the attack did not cause significant damage, some airlines suspended flights to that airport for a few days.
Houthis and their actions
Since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have been regularly attacking Israel with rockets and drones. Most missiles are intercepted, but these attacks pose a serious threat. The rebels have also executed over 100 attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
The American offensive against the Houthis continues, and the situation in the region remains tense. The US and its allies continue efforts to ensure freedom of navigation and counter threats from the Houthis.
