US strikes escalate conflict with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
American troops continue their offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced this on platform X.
"CENTCOM forces continue strikes against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists," CENTCOM declared.
According to information provided by the Houthis, since Saturday, at least 53 people, including children, have died from American airstrikes, and about 100 have been injured. The US authorities stated that among the casualties are also high-ranking rebels.
The attacks sparked protests in cities controlled by the Houthis, where thousands chanted slogans against the USA and Israel.
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the beginning of a "decisive and powerful" military operation against the Houthis. Since the fall of 2023, the rebels have conducted over 100 attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, disrupting transport on this critical maritime route.
Houthi response
Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi announced the continuation of attacks on American ships in the Red Sea until the US stops airstrikes on Yemen. On Sunday, the Houthis announced that they launched missiles at the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and its accompanying vessels. On Monday, they reported another attack on the ship.
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels are one of the parties in the ongoing civil war in Yemen since 2014. They control a large part of the country, including the Red Sea coast. The USA considers them a terrorist organization. The Houthis claim their attacks are aimed at ships linked to Israel, thereby supporting the Palestinian Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
