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US Airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis Continue Indefinitely, Resulting in Significant Casualties

US Airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis Continue Indefinitely, Resulting in Significant Casualties

At least 31 dead and over 100 injured as Washington escalates military action in response to attacks on shipping.
The United States confirmed that airstrikes against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement will persist indefinitely, following initial strikes on March 15 that resulted in at least 31 fatalities and more than 100 injuries.

These military actions are reportedly aimed at deterring the Houthis from targeting shipping routes in the Red Sea.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the strikes would continue until the Houthis cease their attacks on maritime assets, emphasizing a strategy designed to signal assertiveness towards Iran and its regional allies.

He remarked on the need for the Houthis to stop their aggression against American and allied vessels for the airstrike campaign to end.

The recent airstrikes represent the most extensive US military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump took office in January.

U.S. military officials characterized the operation as a significant escalation, with reports indicating that over 40 airstrikes were conducted across multiple Houthi-controlled areas, including Sana'a, Sa'dah, Dhamar, Al-Jawf, Marib, Hajjah, Hodeida, and Al-Bayda.

Eyewitness accounts and statements from the Houthi-run health ministry noted substantial civilian casualties, with a high proportion of victims reported to be women and children.

Houthi officials condemned the strikes, labeling them as war crimes and pledging to respond with escalated military actions against the United States and its allies.

The strikes were executed partially by aircraft operating from the USS Harry S. Truman, a US aircraft carrier stationed in the Red Sea.

U.S. officials conveyed that the campaign could continue for several weeks, depending on the group’s future actions.

Tensions have surged since the Houthis announced their intention to resume attacks on Israeli ships, claiming these actions were in solidarity with Palestinian groups amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.

Since the onset of escalated regional hostilities, the Houthis have been implicated in over 300 attacks on international maritime vessels, heightening concerns about disruptions to global trade routes in this critical waterway.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, in response to the airstrikes, stated that the Houthis operate independently and warned against US aggression, asserting that any attack on Iran would invoke a strong response.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and a halt to military actions in Yemen, noting the risk of further destabilizing an already precarious humanitarian situation.

Meanwhile, international reactions have varied, with some countries calling for political dialogue to resolve tensions in the region.

The US administration previously adopted a more restrained stance towards the Houthis under the Biden administration, focusing on limiting the group's capacity to conduct attacks prior to the recent escalation.

The Biden administration's approach involved a commitment to diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program, a strategy that seems to have shifted with the renewed military engagement.

As the situation develops, the long-term implications of these airstrikes on US foreign policy and regional dynamics remain to be seen, particularly given the ongoing military and humanitarian crises in Yemen.
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