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6d ago

US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 12 Civilians, Escalating Tensions

American forces target Houthi-controlled areas, including Sanaa and Kamaran Island, as part of a campaign to disrupt militia operations and finances.

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Das von der US-Armee herausgegebene Foto soll ein US-Kampfflugzeug kurz vor dem Start vom Träger "Harry S. Truman" zeigen.
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Overview

  • Recent US airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least 12 civilians and injured 30 in Sanaa, according to Houthi-affiliated sources.
  • The strikes also targeted Kamaran Island and areas east of Sanaa, with no official US confirmation of casualties reported.
  • The US military campaign, ongoing since mid-March, aims to weaken the Iran-backed Houthi militia and disrupt their funding by targeting critical infrastructure like the Ras Isa oil port.
  • The Houthis, supported by Iran, have been attacking Red Sea shipping and Israeli targets, citing solidarity with Hamas since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023.
  • Two US carrier strike groups remain stationed in the region as President Trump maintains a hardline stance, threatening the Houthis with 'complete annihilation.'