U.S. Airstrikes Intensify in Yemen as Houthis Escalate Attacks

President Trump warns Iran of severe consequences while facing backlash over expanding military campaign targeting Houthi positions.

The U.S. has launched sustained airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, including key strongholds in Saada and Hodeidah, killing over 50 people, including civilians and Houthi leaders.
The strikes are a response to renewed Houthi attacks on international shipping and Israeli targets following the breakdown of a Gaza ceasefire in March.
President Trump has intensified rhetoric against Iran, holding it accountable for Houthi actions and warning of dire consequences if support for the group continues.
Criticism has emerged from MAGA supporters and international actors like North Korea, with concerns over the potential for a broader regional conflict.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli and U.S. assets, including the USS Harry S. Truman, though these claims remain unverified.