The Houthi militia in Yemen has issued a statement promising retaliation after President Trump authorized extensive military strikes against its positions, claiming that the aerial assaults resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people. The group, which is supported by Iran, highlighted that children and women were among the casualties, referring to the attacks as the most significant U.S. military intervention in the region since Trump took office.
The Houthis have been actively targeting Israel and threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea, aligning their actions with the Palestinian Hamas, which orchestrated a major assault on Israel in October 2023, leading to increased warfare in Gaza.
According to reports from media outlets aligned with the Houthi faction, the U.S. strikes hit multiple locations in Yemen, including strategic areas like the capital Sana, Saada, al-Bayda, Hajjah, and Dhamar Provinces. Houthi spokesman Anis al-Asbahi stated that 101 others were injured in the attacks, though the accuracy of these figures has not been independently verified. As of now, the U.S. has not released any casualty estimates related to the strikes.
The U.S. Central Command released footage visually demonstrating precision strikes aimed at a compound in Yemen, asserting that the military actions were necessary to "defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation." The situation remains tense as the Houthis prepare for potential retaliatory measures against the U.S. and its allies in the region.
