US airstrikes on Sana'a escalate tensions with Houthi forces
American air forces conducted strikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, controlled by Houthi rebels. The air raids resulted in the deaths of at least four people, and many others were injured.
What do you need to know?
- US Air Force attacks: The American air force bombed Houthi rebel positions in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, causing casualties among the civilian population.
- The target of the attacks: According to Al Hadath TV, the targets were weapon storage facilities belonging to the Houthis in Sana'a and the Saada province.
- Houthi response: Previously, the rebels launched attacks on the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea.
Why did the attacks happen?
The American air forces carried out raids on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, controlled by the Ansar Allah movement's Houthi rebels. As reported by the Al Masirah TV channel, the attacks resulted in the deaths of at least four people, with many others injured. These attacks are part of a massive operation initiated on March 15, following President Donald Trump's orders, aiming to protect American interests and ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
What were the consequences of the air raids?
According to local media, a building in the residential district in the west of Sana'a was bombed. Al Hadath TV reported that the targets of the attacks were weapon storage facilities belonging to the Houthis, located in both Sana'a and the Saada province in northwestern Yemen. In response to US actions, the Ansar Allah movement carried out missile and drone attacks on the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman.
What are the further consequences of the conflict?
Since the fall of 2023, the Houthis have conducted over 100 attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, claiming to act in solidarity with the Palestinian Hamas. The conflict in Yemen, ongoing since 2014, has led to a humanitarian crisis. According to international organizations, around 22 million of the country's residents urgently need humanitarian assistance.
