US conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemen

IANS April 13, 2025 222 views

The United States has intensified its military campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen, conducting multiple airstrikes across different provinces. These targeted operations aim to disrupt Houthi capabilities and protect maritime interests in the strategically crucial Red Sea region. The Houthis have linked their maritime attacks to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, demanding an end to Israeli operations. The escalating tensions raise significant concerns about potential civilian casualties and broader regional instability.

"Our operations against Houthis are continuing" - US Central Command
Sanaa, April 13: The US military carried out 10 airstrikes across northern Yemen, targeting multiple locations.

Key Points

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US launches 10 precision airstrikes across multiple Yemeni provinces

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Houthis demand Gaza aid cessation in exchange for maritime operations halt

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Civilian casualties reported in recent strikes

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Conflict threatens regional maritime trade routes

The strikes reportedly hit Al-Salem district in northern Saada province, Al-Munira district in western Hodeidah province, and the Vocational Institute in Al-Sawma'ah district of central Al-Bayda province on late Saturday night, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Houthi-run al-Masirah TV.

No casualties have been reported so far. On Friday, the US Central Command said on X that its operations against Houthis are continuing.

The United States resumed its air campaign against Houthi forces on March 15, stating that the strikes were aimed at deterring the group from launching attacks against Israeli and US naval assets in the Red Sea.

The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, said they would halt their operations if Israel ends its offensive in Gaza and permits the delivery of critical humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

Earlier on Thursday the death toll from US airstrikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah has risen to 14, with 15 others wounded, Houthi-controlled health authorities reported.

The majority of the victims were women and children, they said, adding that the death toll increased after the badly injured died in the hospital.

The tragedy occurred when US military warplanes struck homes in the Amin Muqbil residential neighbourhood, according to health authorities and local residents, who also shared video footage on social media following the airstrikes.

Reader Comments

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Michael T.
These continued strikes are concerning. While I understand the need to protect naval assets, the civilian casualties are heartbreaking. There has to be a better way to handle this conflict. 😔
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Sarah K.
The cycle of violence needs to stop. Every time we see "women and children" among the casualties, it's a failure of our foreign policy. Diplomacy should be prioritized over military action.
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James P.
While I support defending our naval assets, the article makes me question the accuracy of these strikes. Hitting residential neighborhoods? That doesn't sound like precision targeting to me.
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Aisha R.
The Houthis have made their conditions clear - stop the Gaza offensive and allow humanitarian aid. Maybe it's time to try negotiating instead of endless bombing? Just a thought.
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David L.
Respectful criticism here: The article relies heavily on Houthi-controlled sources. Would be good to see more balanced reporting with US military perspectives on these specific strikes.
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Emma S.
This is so tragic. When will we learn that violence only begets more violence? My heart goes out to all the innocent people caught in the middle. 💔

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Yemen Conflict US Military Houthi Rebels Red Sea Maritime Security Gaza War
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