Airstrikes on Houthis were launched by United States in Yemen, 31 people were killed and 101 injured including women and children but the actual number could be in the hundreds due to the intensity of the strikes, especially in densely populated areas. Yemen’s people said it was very massive attack in the western side of Yemen, where the Houthis have significant control.
This marks the first time the U.S. has launched strikes against Yemen’s Houthis since Donald Trump took office as president.
The United States president issued a stark warning, saying that “hell will rain down upon” the Iran-backed group if they don’t cease their attacks on shipping.
Key points
Airstrikes on Houthis increased instability in Middle East
The Arabian Peninsula is currently facing increasing instability, largely because of the recent events unfolding in Yemen. The Houthis are backed by a Middle East country Iran, which supports their actions against Israel and its allies. This has further complicated the regional dynamics.
Since the Israel-Hamas conflict kicked off in October 2023, the Houthis have ramped up their assaults on merchant ships, deploying missiles and drones. They’ve managed to sink two sizable vessels and seize another, resulting in the tragic loss of four crew members.
Donald Trump Statements
“Our courageous Warfighters are currently conducting aerial strikes on terrorist bases, their leaders, and missile defenses to safeguard American shipping, air, and naval assets, while also working to restore Navigational Freedom,” Trump shared on social media. “No terrorist group will prevent American commercial and naval vessels from navigating the waterways of the world freely.”
Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran, which is the primary supporter of the Houthis, urging them to cease their backing of the group right away. He emphasized that if Iran posed a threat to the United States, “America will hold you fully accountable, and we won’t be nice about it!”
Overall, Trump made it clear that the US won’t stand for terrorist groups interfering with American commercial and naval vessels. He pointed out that US-flagged ships have been under constant attack for the past year, which has led to the urgent need for strong measures against the Houthis.
United States justification for Airstrikes on Houthis
The United States, under the President Donald Trump, claims the airstrikes are necessary to protect global trade and United States assets. The Houthis have been attacking ships linked to Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom, citing their support for Palestine and Hamas.
International response on airstrikes on Houthis
Western warships from the United States and United Kingdom have been deployed to counter Houthi threats. Israel has also targeted Houthi positions in the past, accusing them of launching missiles and drones.
The situation is interconnected with conflicts involving Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, making it a complex and volatile issue in the Middle East.
The attacks have forced ships to take longer routes, such as around the Cape of Good Hope, increasing costs and delays. The Suez Canal, a critical route connecting Asia and Europe, is under threat.
2 Big attacks in Yemen history
Yemen’s conflict has produced unimaginable tragedies, but two attacks stand out for their sheer brutality.
The 2016 Sana’a Funeral Hall Bombing remains one of the war’s darkest moments. I still remember the haunting images hundreds gathered to mourn a official’s death when airstrikes turned the ceremony into a massacre. Over 140 lives were erased in seconds, with 500+ wounded. What still chills me is how rescuers described finding piles of white shrouds meant for the originally deceased now used for new victims.
Then there’s the 2000 USS Cole bombing in Aden harbor. That sunny October morning, two suicide bombers detonated their craft beside the US warship, killing 17 sailors. I’ve spoken to Yemenis who watched from shore as the destroyer’s hull gaped open like a wound. This attack didn’t just kill it dragged Yemen into the global terror spotlight, changing the country’s trajectory forever.
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