US Intensifies Airstrikes on Houthis Over Red Sea Shipping Threats

The Trump administration vows unrelenting military action until Yemen's Houthi rebels cease attacks on international vessels.

US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen have killed at least 53 people, including women and children, according to Houthi-run health authorities.
Houthi rebels claim to have targeted the USS Harry S. Truman with missiles and drones, though US officials have dismissed these claims as unverified.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the campaign aims to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, a critical global trade route.
The Houthis have vowed further escalation, including targeting US ships, while the US has pledged to continue strikes until the attacks stop.
Iran has denied involvement with the Houthis' actions, while international leaders, including the UN and Russia, have called for restraint and dialogue to avoid further destabilization in the region.