US Airstrikes Target Houthi Positions in Yemen, Resulting in Significant Casualties
Operation follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, with reactions from both Iran and Houthi leaders.
The United States conducted large-scale airstrikes against Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen on Saturday, resulting in at least 31 fatalities and over 100 injuries, primarily among women and children.
This military operation comes in response to recent Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a vital maritime route for international trade.
President Donald Trump announced the airstrikes, declaring on social media that the Houthis' "time is up" and demanding an end to their attacks.
He also issued a warning to Iran, stating that the country must halt its support for the Houthi movement or face severe consequences.
Trump emphasized that any threat to the United States would result in accountability from America.
Reports from the Houthi-run health ministry cited a death toll of 31 and 101 injuries following the airstrikes, which were characterized by the Houthis' political leaders as a "war crime." In response to the attacks, the Houthis asserted that their armed forces are prepared to escalate their actions if provoked further.
Iran's official response included remarks from the top commander of the Revolutionary Guards, who stated that the Houthis operate independently and make their own strategic decisions.
The Iranian government condemned the U.S. airstrikes as a blatant violation of international law.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the U.S. lacks the authority to influence Iran's foreign policy and called for an end to what he termed Israeli aggression and the killings of Yemeni people.
U.S. military officials described the strikes as the commencement of an extensive operation across Yemen.
The airstrikes utilized aircraft from the USS Harry S. Truman, which is currently stationed in the Red Sea.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforced the U.S. stance that attacks on American ships and troops would not be tolerated and noted that Iran, as a supporter of the Houthis, is now under increased scrutiny.
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2014, has drawn in multiple regional and international players, contributing to a humanitarian crisis that has widely affected the population.
Various organizations and nations continue to express concerns over the deteriorating situation and the ongoing violence between factions in the region.
This military operation comes in response to recent Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a vital maritime route for international trade.
President Donald Trump announced the airstrikes, declaring on social media that the Houthis' "time is up" and demanding an end to their attacks.
He also issued a warning to Iran, stating that the country must halt its support for the Houthi movement or face severe consequences.
Trump emphasized that any threat to the United States would result in accountability from America.
Reports from the Houthi-run health ministry cited a death toll of 31 and 101 injuries following the airstrikes, which were characterized by the Houthis' political leaders as a "war crime." In response to the attacks, the Houthis asserted that their armed forces are prepared to escalate their actions if provoked further.
Iran's official response included remarks from the top commander of the Revolutionary Guards, who stated that the Houthis operate independently and make their own strategic decisions.
The Iranian government condemned the U.S. airstrikes as a blatant violation of international law.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the U.S. lacks the authority to influence Iran's foreign policy and called for an end to what he termed Israeli aggression and the killings of Yemeni people.
U.S. military officials described the strikes as the commencement of an extensive operation across Yemen.
The airstrikes utilized aircraft from the USS Harry S. Truman, which is currently stationed in the Red Sea.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforced the U.S. stance that attacks on American ships and troops would not be tolerated and noted that Iran, as a supporter of the Houthis, is now under increased scrutiny.
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2014, has drawn in multiple regional and international players, contributing to a humanitarian crisis that has widely affected the population.
Various organizations and nations continue to express concerns over the deteriorating situation and the ongoing violence between factions in the region.
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