Overview

• President Trump released drone footage of a U.S. airstrike that killed dozens of Houthi fighters in Yemen, claiming they were planning an attack.
• The strike is part of a two-week-long U.S. military campaign aimed at dismantling Houthi capabilities and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
• Trump reiterated that strikes will persist until the Houthis cease targeting U.S. and commercial vessels in the region.
• The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been targeting Red Sea trade routes since 2023, disrupting global commerce near the Suez Canal.
• Civilian casualties and humanitarian concerns in Yemen continue to draw criticism as the conflict escalates.