U.S. Strikes Houthis in Yemen, Escalating Tensions with Iran

American airstrikes kill 31 in Yemen as President Trump warns Iran to halt support for Houthis, prompting strong condemnation from Tehran.

The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, killing at least 31 people, including women and children, and injuring over 100, according to Houthi officials.
President Donald Trump described the strikes as a 'decisive and powerful' response to Houthi threats against maritime trade and declared the group a 'terrorist organization.'
The Houthis, supported by Iran, vowed retaliation, stating they are prepared to 'escalate in response to escalation.'
Iran condemned the strikes as 'barbaric' and rejected Trump's demand to cease support for the Houthis, asserting that the U.S. has no authority over Iranian foreign policy.
The strikes mark a sharp escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, as Trump simultaneously expressed openness to nuclear negotiations while reinforcing sanctions and threatening military action.