Overview

• The British Royal Air Force conducted airstrikes alongside US forces on a suspected Houthi drone factory 25 kilometers south of Sanaa.
• This marks the first official confirmation of Britain's participation in the US-led campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.
• The targeted facility was reportedly used to manufacture drones for attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
• The US military began its current air offensive in mid-March 2025, conducting over 800 strikes and killing hundreds of Houthi fighters.
• The Houthi militia, supported by Iran, has disrupted maritime security in the region and continues to contest power with Yemen’s internationally recognized government.