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U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen Fuel Port Kill 38 in Escalating Campaign Against Houthis

The attack on Ras Isa port aimed to degrade Houthi revenue sources, as the group vows continued resistance and retaliation.

A woman walks near a building struck by a US aerial attack on Sunday night and left one passerby killed and five others injured, on March 24, 2025 in Sana'a, Yemen.
Supporters of Yemen's Huthi rebels attend a gathering to mark annual Quds (Jerusalem) Day commemorations in Sanaa on March 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • U.S. forces destroyed the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen, killing at least 38 people and injuring over 100, according to Houthi-affiliated media.
  • The U.S. Central Command stated the strike targeted a key Houthi revenue source to disrupt their military operations and economic power.
  • The Houthis condemned the strike, claiming it harmed civilians and violated Yemen's sovereignty, while vowing to escalate their attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests.
  • Since March 15, the U.S. has carried out continuous airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas, deploying two aircraft carriers and other military assets to the region.
  • Unconfirmed reports suggest potential ground operations involving Yemeni government forces backed by the U.S. may be under consideration.