U.S. Intensifies Airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis as Trump Warns of 'Real Pain'

President Trump declares Houthi forces 'decimated' but vows strikes will continue until attacks on U.S. ships and shipping routes cease.

The U.S. has escalated its airstrike campaign against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting leadership, missile infrastructure, and urban centers.
President Trump stated that the strikes have significantly weakened the Houthis but warned that attacks will persist until the group halts aggression against U.S. ships and global shipping lanes.
Houthi forces remain defiant, continuing missile strikes on U.S. naval assets and Israel, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Reports from Houthi sources claim at least 61 fatalities, including civilians, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact of the U.S. campaign.
The U.S. military has yet to confirm the reported killing of a top Houthi missile expert, though the White House asserts that key leaders have been eliminated.