US launches 10 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's capital
Houthi rebels report a series of US airstrikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen. These attacks are part of an American offensive against the Houthis, who have been targeting Israel and ships in the Red Sea for a year and a half.
Key information
- The US conducted approximately 10 airstrikes on Sana'a, Yemen's capital.
- The Houthis, backed by Iran, are attacking Israel and ships in the Red Sea.
- The American offensive against the Houthis has been ongoing since March 2024.
Houthi rebels reported that the US launched approximately 10 airstrikes on Sana'a, Yemen's capital. These attacks occurred early Monday morning (Eastern Time) and targeted Houthi-controlled areas. The airstrikes are part of the intensified US offensive against the rebels. An AFP correspondent quoted by the Polish Press Agency noted intense explosions in the Yemeni capital, which has been under rebel control since 2014.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, have been attacking Israel and ships in the Red Sea for a year and a half. In response to these actions, the US has increased airstrikes to counter threats to regional navigation freedom. President Donald Trump announced a new offensive in March 2024.
US attacks on the Houthis are part of a broader campaign involving Israel and Britain. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country would respond to the Houthi attack on Ben Gurion Airport, which occurred on Sunday. Although the attack did not cause significant damage, some airlines suspended flights to that airport for a few days.
Houthis and their actions
Since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have been regularly attacking Israel with rockets and drones. While most missiles are intercepted, these attacks pose a serious threat. The rebels have also conducted over 100 attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
The American offensive against the Houthis continues, and the situation in the region remains tense. The US and its allies continue efforts to secure freedom of navigation and counter threats from the Houthis.
