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U.S. Airstrikes Destroy Houthi-Controlled Oil Terminal in Yemen

The strikes on the Ras Issa terminal killed at least 58 people, according to Houthi reports, as Washington intensifies efforts to cut off rebel funding and protect Red Sea shipping lanes.

Des rebelles houthis inspectent un site au lendemain d'une frappe aérienne américaine à Sanaa, le 7 avril 2025 au Yémen
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Overview

  • The U.S. military confirmed the destruction of the Ras Issa oil terminal, a key revenue source for Yemen's Houthi rebels, as part of a broader campaign targeting their economic infrastructure.
  • Houthi authorities report 58 fatalities and 126 injuries, including workers and rescue personnel, in what is described as one of the deadliest U.S. strikes in Yemen.
  • Washington imposed sanctions on Yemen's International Bank (IBY) and its leaders for facilitating financial support to the Houthis, further isolating the group economically.
  • The U.S. State Department accused Chinese firm Chang Guang Satellite Technology of aiding the Houthis by providing satellite imagery, escalating tensions with Beijing.
  • These actions are part of an intensified U.S. military and financial campaign ordered by President Trump in March, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on Red Sea maritime routes.