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U.S. Intensifies Airstrikes as Houthi Attacks Disrupt Global Shipping

Houthi missile strikes on U.S. naval vessels and Israel persist despite U.S. military efforts, escalating tensions with Iran and worsening Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

When international trade was already disrupted and global shipping costs raised over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea,Trump's looming war for a a key trade route will be costly.
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This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Overview

  • The U.S. has conducted precision airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen since March 15 to protect global shipping and counter missile attacks on Israel and U.S. naval vessels.
  • Houthi forces have resumed missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. ships, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza following renewed Israeli strikes on the enclave.
  • Global shipping through the Red Sea remains severely disrupted, with increased costs and rerouted traffic, impacting vital trade routes including the Suez Canal.
  • The U.S. re-designated the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization in March 2025, reversing a previous decision, and has warned Iran against further support for the group.
  • Civilian casualties from U.S. airstrikes have been reported, compounding Yemen's humanitarian crisis, as aid access remains limited and conditions deteriorate.