Overview

• The US military destroyed the Ras Issa oil-export port in Yemen on April 18, targeting a critical revenue source for the Huthi militia.
• US Central Command reported 13 fatalities, while Huthi-controlled sources claim at least 58 deaths and 126 injuries.
• The strike is part of a broader US campaign, initiated in mid-March, to deter Huthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes vital for global trade.
• Iran denounced the attack as 'barbaric' and accused the US of violating UN principles, escalating tensions in the region.
• President Trump previously warned the Huthis of 'complete obliteration' as the group remains aligned with Iran's 'Axis of Resistance.'