The situation in Yemen has escalated dramatically following a series of U.S. airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, American military forces launched what the administration described as “decisive and powerful” strikes targeting Houthi-controlled sites across Yemen. Among the targets was the presidential palace in Sana’a, which was reportedly destroyed in the operation. The strikes are part of a broader campaign aimed at countering Houthi aggression in the region, which the U.S. claims has been supported by Iran.
According to reports, the airstrikes resulted in significant casualties, with at least 53 people killed and nearly 100 injured. While the U.S. military emphasized that the operation targeted Houthi military assets, local sources indicate that many of the victims were civilians. The attacks were carried out using fighter jets, drones, and naval assets, marking one of the most extensive military actions of Trump’s second term.
The strikes come in response to recent Houthi threats to disrupt international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The group had warned of renewed attacks on vessels following tensions over Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza. In a statement, President Trump vowed to continue the campaign until the Houthis cease their activities, warning Iran to halt its support for the group or face further consequences.
Sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-orders-attacks-houthis-yemen/story?id=119835025
https://reason.com/2025/03/17/trump-attacked-bidens-crazy-yemen-war-now-hes-reopening-it/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-orders-attacks-against-houthis-in-yemen/ar-AA1B6dEU