U.S. Airstrikes Intensify Against Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Amid Escalating Retaliatory Attacks

The U.S. targets Houthi leadership and infrastructure as the rebels retaliate with missile strikes on Israeli and American assets, raising regional tensions and humanitarian concerns.

• The U.S. launched a large-scale airstrike campaign on March 15, 2025, targeting Yemen's Houthi leadership and infrastructure in response to threats against Red Sea shipping and Israeli targets.
• Houthi forces have retaliated with missile and drone strikes, claiming attacks on U.S. warships and Israeli sites, including an attempted strike on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.
• The U.S. military has deployed additional assets, including the USS Carl Vinson and B-2 stealth bombers, to support ongoing operations in Yemen.
• Reports of civilian casualties linked to U.S. strikes have emerged, with activists and monitoring groups raising concerns over the humanitarian impact of the campaign.
• Despite the intensified strikes, the Houthis maintain control over key areas in Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and the northwest, as the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation.

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