U.S. Launches Extensive Airstrikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen

The strikes, ordered by President Trump, aim to halt attacks on global shipping and deter Iran-backed Houthi operations in the Red Sea.

At least 31 people, including women and children, were killed in U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, with over 100 others wounded.
The U.S. campaign was launched in response to Houthi attacks on military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global shipping routes.
President Trump vowed to use 'overwhelming lethal force' until the Houthis cease their operations, while also warning Iran to end its support for the group.
The Houthi rebels have pledged retaliation, calling the strikes a 'war crime,' and reiterated their intent to continue operations tied to the Gaza conflict.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized that the strikes aim to restore freedom of navigation and neutralize the Houthis' operational capabilities.