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U.S. Strikes on Yemeni Oil Port Kill 74 in Deadliest Attack of Campaign

The April 17 airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa port targeted fuel revenue critical to the rebels’ operations, escalating the U.S. campaign in Yemen.

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Fire and smoke rise next to charred vehicles following, what Al Masirah TV said, was a U.S. strike on the Ras Isa fuel port, Yemen, in this screengrab from a handout video released on April 18, 2025. Al-Masirah TV /Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
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Overview

  • The April 17 U.S. airstrikes on the Ras Isa fuel port killed at least 74 people and injured 171, according to the Houthi-run health ministry, marking the deadliest attack since the campaign began in March.
  • The U.S. military stated the strikes aimed to cut off Houthi fuel revenue, which funds their military efforts and attacks on Red Sea shipping.
  • The Houthis launched a retaliatory missile toward Israel, which was intercepted, highlighting the regional and international dimensions of the conflict.
  • The Ras Isa port, a crucial hub for Houthi-controlled fuel imports and revenue, suffered significant damage, with oil reportedly leaking into the Red Sea.
  • The U.S. accused Chinese satellite firm Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. of aiding Houthi targeting, further straining U.S.-China relations.