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US Intensifies Strikes on Houthis as Civilian Casualties Reported in Sanaa

The ongoing air campaign targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces escalates, with fresh raids causing civilian deaths and maritime security incidents near Aden.

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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Several videos of the attack and its aftermath Ras Isa port at are making rounds on social media.

Overview

  • US airstrikes targeted over 50 Houthi sites across Yemen, including residential areas in Sanaa, resulting in at least one civilian death and multiple injuries.
  • The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, USS Harry S. Truman and USS Carl Vinson, to support the campaign, which has cost nearly $1 billion so far.
  • Houthi forces claim to have downed multiple US MQ-9 drones, including the 19th since late 2023, and vow to escalate attacks on US and Israeli maritime assets.
  • A commercial vessel near Aden was pursued and fired upon by armed individuals in small craft, highlighting ongoing maritime security threats in the Red Sea.
  • The Houthis reject the effectiveness of US strikes, asserting operational resilience and linking their actions to solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.