US airstrikes intensify amid Houthi attacks on Israel and Red Sea
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 eighteen months.
Key information
- The US carried out approximately 10 airstrikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen.
- The Houthis, supported by Iran, are attacking Israel and ships in the Red Sea.
- The American offensive against the Houthis has been ongoing since March 2024.
Houthi rebels reported that the US carried out about 10 airstrikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen. The strikes occurred early Monday morning (Greenwich Time) and targeted areas under Houthi control. The airstrikes form part of the intensified US offensive against the rebels. An AFP correspondent, quoted by the Polish Press Agency, reported intense explosions in the Yemeni capital, which has been under rebel control since 2014.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, have been attacking Israel and ships in the Red Sea for eighteen months. In response to these actions, the US has intensified 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 that also involves Israel and Britain. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country would respond to the Houthi attack on Ben Gurion Airport, which was struck on Sunday. Although the attack did not cause significant damage, several airlines suspended flights to the 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 carried out 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 are making ongoing efforts to secure freedom of navigation and counter threats from the Houthis.
