Following massive protests against US airstrikes in Yemen, new strikes were reported, targeting the Huthi rebel group. Demonstrators rallied in Sanaa and other cities, displaying solidarity with Palestine. The US has vowed continued military engagement until Huthi shipping attacks cease, escalating tensions further as both Iranian and US interests conflict in the area.

Huthi media reported that new US airstrikes occurred in Yemen on Monday as mass protests took place in response to earlier bombardments aimed at the Iran-backed rebel group. Tens of thousands of demonstrators, some armed and holding religious texts, filled the streets of the capital Sanaa, chanting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans. Notable demonstrations also occurred in Saada, Dhamar, Hodeida, and Amran, all captured by Al-Masirah TV coverage.

The protests were sparked by initial US strikes under President Donald Trump, which aimed to disrupt the Huthis’ harassment of shipping in the Red Sea. These attacks reportedly resulted in 53 fatalities and 98 injuries. Following this, the Huthis announced new claims of US strikes targeting regions around Hodeida and Al-Salif. The rebels have been conducting numerous assaults on maritime targets, asserting their support for Palestine amidst the Gaza conflict.

The Huthis declared that they attacked the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier group twice, yet there was no official US response. Washington has pledged to continue military actions until the rebels cease their maritime aggressions, with President Trump warning of potential overwhelming retaliations. Major protests in Sanaa featured substantial displays of Yemeni and Palestinian flags as citizens rallied against US presence following recent airstrikes.

Notably, the Huthis have not launched attacks in the Red Sea since a ceasefire in January, but they threatened to renew hostilities if US aggression persists. The US National Security Advisor claimed that recent strikes targeted key Huthi leaders, a statement that has not been acknowledged by Huthi representatives. President Trump also warned the group of significant consequences if hostilities continue.

Moreover, Iran’s Foreign Minister condemned the US military actions, asserting that the US has no authority over Tehran’s foreign relations. Huthi attacks have escalated in recent weeks, with a non-profit organization reporting over 130 incidents against various maritime assets, compelling companies to reroute ships significantly. The Huthis maintain control over substantial portions of Yemen, continuing a prolonged conflict exacerbated by external interventions, including by Israel and the US, following a UN-brokered ceasefire that has recently faltered amidst rising tensions in the region.

The situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate as recent US airstrikes provoke large-scale protests by Huthi supporters. The ongoing conflict has intensified with threats of renewed violence in the Red Sea, amid claims of effective strikes against Huthi leadership. Both the US and Iran are engaged in a contentious exchange, emphasizing the complex dynamics influencing regional stability. As foreign interventions escalate, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains critical and unresolved.

Original Source: homenewshere.com

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