Yemen: Several US air strikes hit northern Yemen late on March 25, targeting areas in the Saada and Amran provinces.
According to Houthi media, at least 17 strikes caused significant damage to civilian properties, but no information on casualties was provided. The attacks were part of ongoing US military action against the Houthis, who have been launching strikes on international shipping routes and supporting Gaza in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
In response, the Houthis launched two counterattacks. They targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea and sent drones toward Israeli military sites in Tel Aviv. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated that their forces will continue to retaliate against what they call “American aggression” and will escalate their actions if the attacks persist. The group also reaffirmed its blockade of Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea.
The US has been attacking Yemen since March 15, claiming the strikes are necessary to stop Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthis had initially paused their attacks after a ceasefire in January, but resumed operations after the truce collapsed, saying they were acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The war in Yemen has been ongoing since 2015, leaving nearly 20 million Yemenis in poverty, with around seven million facing famine. Despite the suffering, many Yemenis believe their struggle is necessary to pressure Israel into ending its military campaign in Gaza and lifting its blockade.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to stop supporting the Houthis, warning that the group will be defeated. However, it remains unclear how much direct control Tehran has over Houthi operations. With both sides refusing to de-escalate, tensions in the region continue to rise.
