US Intensifies Bombing Campaign in Yemen as Second Aircraft Carrier Deployed

Recent strikes in Hodeidah and Saada kill four, with civilian casualties mounting in the ongoing campaign targeting Houthi forces and linked to US efforts to counter Iran.

• The US has conducted over 200 airstrikes in Yemen since March 15, targeting Houthi forces, with recent strikes reported in Hodeidah, Saada, and Sanaa.
• Civilian casualties continue to rise, with at least 65 deaths reported, including women and children, and accusations of targeting civilian infrastructure like hospitals and water facilities.
• The US has deployed a second aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, along with additional B-2 bombers to the region, signaling a prolonged military commitment.
• Houthi forces have retaliated with missile and drone strikes on US naval assets, though no significant damage to US vessels has been reported.
• The campaign is tied to broader US efforts to pressure Iran over its nuclear program and regional influence, exacerbating Yemen's worsening humanitarian crisis.

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