WEB DESK: 12 killed and 30 were injured in U.S. airstrikes on the capital of Yemen, Sana’a.
US airstrikes in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals and injuries to 30 others, according to Houthi rebel sources. The strikes reportedly targeted a marketplace in the Furwah neighbourhood of the Shuub district, which has been a prior target of American military actions. Additional airstrikes were reported across various regions of the country during the night.
These operations come on the heels of a recent US attack at the Ras Isa fuel port, which claimed at least 74 lives and left 171 wounded. The escalation in airstrikes aligns with renewed discussions between the US and Iran in Rome concerning Tehran’s advancing nuclear capabilities, with Washington asserting a connection to Houthi activities in the area.
The US aims to diminish the Houthi threat due to their ongoing assaults on commercial vessels in the Red Sea—a vital international trade artery—and their perceived threats against Israel. The Houthis, who maintain an alignment with Iran and identify themselves as part of the “Axis of Resistance,” remain the only faction among Iranian-backed groups still capable of launching strikes against Israel.
This new military campaign, initiated during President Donald Trump’s administration, appears to exhibit a higher level of aggression compared to strategies employed during President Joe Biden’s term. The offensive follows Houthi warnings about resuming attacks on vessels associated with Israel in retaliation for the blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
