Huthis Claim US Conducts 19 Airstrikes in Yemen, Escalating Tensions
Huthi media reported 19 airstrikes attributed to US warplanes in Yemen, especially in Saada. The group claimed to have targeted a US warship and Israel in retaliation. Reports indicated that US actions began on March 15, with continued daily strikes against Huthi positions, reflecting escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing conflicts.
Huthi media reported that United States warplanes carried out 19 airstrikes in rebel-controlled regions of Yemen, predominantly affecting Saada. The group subsequently declared they had targeted an American warship as well as Israel. According to Al-Masirah TV, there were 17 strikes in Saada during the night, with additional raids in Amran. The Huthis’ news agency stated that American forces bombarded the Oncology Hospital in Saada, which was under construction and previously damaged in an earlier strike.
The Huthi health ministry indicated that two civilians sustained injuries from this recent hospital attack, labeling it as a “full-fledged war crime.” A military spokesperson for the Huthis announced their retaliation, claiming they aimed at enemy warships in the Red Sea, particularly targeting the US aircraft carrier Truman, which has been associated with the strikes in Yemen. Additionally, the rebels claimed to have executed a drone attack on Tel Aviv; however, details regarding the timing of this incident were not provided, and Israel did not acknowledge the attack.
This escalation follows Washington’s declaration of a military offensive against the Huthis on March 15, pledging to employ overwhelming force until the rebels ceased their assaults on vessels navigating the critical shipping routes of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Reports indicated that the US air strikes on that day resulted in the deaths of 53 people, including senior Huthi leaders.
Since the announcement of military actions, Huthi-controlled areas have faced almost daily airstrikes attributed to the US, leading to claims by the rebels of targeting US military ships and Israel. The Huthis began targeting shipping vessels amid the outbreak of the Gaza war, asserting their actions were in solidarity with Palestinians, although they temporarily halted operations when a ceasefire was established in January. Recently, they threatened to renew attacks on vital shipping routes in response to Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza. In light of these developments, President Trump recently warned against continued Iranian support for the Huthis, promising a potential military response.
The Huthis have reported extensive US airstrikes in Yemen, claiming retaliatory action by targeting US warships and Israeli interests. Despite the recent ceasefire and efforts for a de-escalation, tensions remain high, with ongoing accusations from the Huthis against the United States for attacks in their regions. The situation reflects a continuation of the complex geopolitical conflicts in the region, further exacerbated by declarations of military offenses and threats of renewed hostilities against maritime trade routes.
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