6 killed, 13 injured in fresh US airstrikes on outskirts of Yemen's capital

IANS April 14, 2025 159 views

The United States has conducted multiple airstrikes in Yemen, killing six people and heightening regional tensions. Houthi militants have responded with threats of retaliation and continued attacks on Israeli targets. The conflict reflects broader geopolitical complexities involving the Gaza war and regional power dynamics. These escalating confrontations signal potential further military interventions and humanitarian risks in the region.

"We will respond with hell" - Houthi Warning on Potential Ground Operations
Sanaa, April 14: The death toll from fresh US airstrikes on the western outskirts of Yemen's capital Sanaa has risen to six, with 13 others injured, Houthi-run health authorities said in an updated statement.

Key Points

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US airstrikes target ceramic factory in Sanaa, killing 6 civilians

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Houthis claim attacks on Israeli targets like Ben Gurion airport

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Tensions escalate between Houthis, US, and Israel in regional conflict

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Yemen conflict interconnected with Gaza war solidarity

The strikes targeted a ceramic factory in the Bani Matar district, said residents and the health authorities. The roar of fighter jets was reportedly heard across Sanaa before and after the airstrikes, Xinhua news agency reported.

Separately, US warplanes carried out two additional strikes in the northern provinces of Marib and Al-Jawf, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. It noted that the latest air raids have brought the total number of US airstrikes across northern Yemen throughout the day to 25.

Hours earlier, the Houthi group claimed responsibility for three airstrikes on Israeli targets, including the Sdot Micha military base and the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel, as well as an unspecified "vital target" in the Ashkelon area, southern Israel.

Earlier in the day, Israel's military said that a missile launched from Yemen was "likely intercepted" by its air defence systems before entering Israeli airspace.

Tensions have escalated between the Houthi group and the United States, as well as its ally Israel, in recent weeks, particularly since the US military resumed airstrikes on March 15 against Houthi targets to deter the group from attacking Israeli and US interests in the region.

However, the US strikes have failed to deter the militia. In a recent development, the Houthi group issued on Saturday a warning against any potential US-led ground operations in Yemen, vowing to respond with "hell."

The threats come amid circulating reports in local Yemeni media suggesting that the United States may be preparing to support the Yemeni government forces in a ground campaign to retake Sanaa and other northern areas currently under Houthi control.

The Houthis, who control vast areas of northern Yemen, have been attacking Israeli targets since November 2023 to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Yemen-based militia claims that it will stop operations if Israel ends the ongoing war in Gaza and allows essential food and medicine into the strip.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This cycle of violence needs to stop. My heart breaks for the civilians caught in the middle. There has to be a better way than airstrikes that keep claiming innocent lives. 😔
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James T.
While I understand the need to protect interests, I'm concerned about the effectiveness of these strikes. 25 airstrikes in one day seems excessive and only seems to be escalating tensions further.
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Maria L.
The article mentions a ceramic factory was hit - were there any military targets there? Civilian infrastructure shouldn't be collateral damage. We need more transparency about these operations.
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Ahmed R.
It's heartbreaking to see my home country suffering like this. The people of Yemen have endured enough. When will the international community push for real peace talks instead of more bombs?
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Tom P.
The Houthis aren't innocent here either - they're attacking civilian airports in Israel. This is a complex conflict with no easy solutions. Stay safe everyone in the region.
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Lisa M.
I wish news outlets would provide more context about Yemen's civil war and how we got here. This didn't start overnight - it's years of conflict layered with regional tensions.

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