U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Yemen's Houthis, Linking Actions to Iran

President Trump orders intensified military operations against Houthi rebels, citing attacks on the Suez Canal and alleged Iranian support.

U.S. airstrikes in Yemen over the weekend killed at least 53 people and injured nearly 100, targeting Houthi leadership in multiple regions, including Sanaa and Saada.
The strikes were in response to 18 months of Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal, which have severely disrupted global shipping, reducing freight traffic by 70%.
President Trump accused Iran of arming and directing the Houthis, warning Tehran of severe consequences for further actions linked to the group.
The Houthis have vowed retaliation, claiming missile and drone attacks on U.S. warships, though U.S. officials denied these caused any damage.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that U.S. operations would persist until the Houthis are no longer capable of targeting shipping and U.S. forces.