U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Houthi Militia in Yemen

President Trump orders military action to protect shipping routes following months of Red Sea attacks.

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.