Overview

• The U.S. conducted airstrikes targeting Houthi militia positions, leaders, and missile defenses in Yemen, aiming to safeguard international shipping in the Red Sea.
• At least nine civilians were reported killed and nine injured in the strikes near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi-controlled health officials.
• President Trump declared the Houthi militia a foreign terrorist organization earlier this month, citing their attacks on ships and aircraft linked to the U.S. and other nations.
• Trump warned Iran to cease its support for the Houthis, threatening severe consequences if it continued to endanger global shipping routes.
• Houthi attacks on ships had intensified since late 2023, initially linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, though recent statements suggested a shift in targeting policies.