Trump Orders Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen Over Red Sea Shipping Attacks

The strikes, targeting Houthi strongholds, mark the largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East under Trump's second term.

President Trump launched airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, citing threats to international shipping in the Red Sea and nearby maritime corridors.
At least 19 people, including civilians, were reported killed in the strikes, with over two dozen injured, according to Houthi sources.
The U.S. military operation involves assets such as the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group and is expected to continue for days or even weeks.
Trump warned Iran to cease its support for the Houthis, holding Tehran accountable for the group's actions, while emphasizing U.S. commitment to maritime freedom.
The strikes follow a period of escalated Houthi attacks on shipping and a warning from the group about resuming operations against Israeli vessels in response to Gaza's blockade.