Escalation in Yemen: US Air Strikes Leave 53 Dead, Provoking Houthi Retaliation

Tue Mar 18 2025 16:23:19 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Escalation in Yemen: US Air Strikes Leave 53 Dead, Provoking Houthi Retaliation

Tensions rise as US military actions intensify against Houthi rebels in Yemen, causing a tragic spike in casualties.


In the latest developments from Yemen, US airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of 53 individuals, including five children, as fighting continues to escalate between US forces and Houthi rebels.

On early Monday, reports from the Houthi faction indicated that American strikes targeted significant areas in Al Jaouf and Hudaydah. During these operations, the US Central Command stated that its military had maintained ongoing actions aimed at curbing Houthi assaults on shipping routes in the Red Sea. While the US called this operation a decisive action, the Houthis claimed that many civilian lives were lost, including those of women and children. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi vowed to retaliate by targeting US vessels in the Red Sea until American aggression ceased.

According to Houthi spokesperson Anis al-Asbahi, the updated death toll included 53 deceased and 98 injured, reinforcing the severity of the situation. A resident named Ahmed expressed his deep despair over the relentless violence that has plagued Yemen for a decade, calling the current airstrikes unprecedented.

US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz reaffirmed the intent behind the strikes, emphasizing the elimination of multiple Houthi leaders. These operations are said to act as a warning to Iran, which has been providing support to the Houthis. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke of an unyielding commitment to missile offensives until all threats to navigation ceased.

The Houthis assert that their strikes on maritime vessels are in direct retaliation against US support for Israel in the conflict over Gaza, positioning themselves as allies of the Palestinian cause. They have targeted several merchant ships in the Red Sea, resulting in substantial damage and loss of life.

Former President Trump characterized the strikes as critical in controlling the Houthi threat, criticizing their actions as acts of terrorism and claiming responsibility for the lives lost. He issued a stark warning, suggesting severe repercussions should the Houthis maintain their aggression.

Iran has responded strongly, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rebuking US interventions while advocating for peace in Yemen. The situation continues to deteriorate with the UN urging all parties to exercise restraint and cease hostilities, amid increasing calls for peace in the war-torn country.

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