US Launches Major Airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis Over Red Sea Shipping Attacks
The strikes mark the largest US military operation in the Middle East under Trump, with escalating tensions involving Iran and Houthi retaliation threats.
- US airstrikes targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, killing at least 31 people, with reports of civilian casualties including women and children.
- The strikes were launched in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, which the US says threaten global trade and navigation.
- Houthi leaders vowed retaliation, including targeting US ships, while the US defense secretary stated the campaign would continue until the Houthis cease attacks.
- Iran, a key backer of the Houthis, condemned the strikes, denying direct control over the group's actions and warning of a strong response to US threats.
- The United Nations and Russia called for restraint and a cessation of hostilities, citing concerns over regional instability and Yemen's worsening humanitarian crisis.































































































