US Airstrikes Escalate Tensions in Yemen: 53 Casualties Reported

Tue Mar 18 2025 09:02:09 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
US Airstrikes Escalate Tensions in Yemen: 53 Casualties Reported

Renewed military actions in Yemen leave over 50 dead as the Houthis threaten retaliation against US naval forces.


Recent US airstrikes in Yemen have claimed the lives of 53 individuals, including five children, as the conflict between the Houthis and American forces intensifies.

The situation has escalated dramatically following the United States' latest wave of strikes aimed at Houthi military targets in the Al Jaouf and Hudaydah regions of Yemen. Reports from Houthi officials indicate that the strikes, which took place early Monday and were characterized by the US as a significant show of force, have led to a rising death toll which includes civilians.

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi has vowed to retaliate against US naval vessels operating in the Red Sea, insisting the attacks will continue until Washington ceases its military actions in Yemen. US officials, including National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, assert that the recent strikes aimed to neutralize key Houthi militants involved in assaults on maritime routes, particularly targeting shipping linked to Israel and its allies.

The intensity of this conflict has seen Houthi forces adopt aggressive tactics, launching numerous attacks on merchant ships across the Red Sea since November. They claim these operations are in defense of Palestinian interests but have faced condemnation for endangering international navigation.

Amid the chaos, a father from Sanaa shared his distress over the escalating violence, stating he has witnessed continuous conflict throughout the past decade but has never experienced strikes of this magnitude.

In the wake of these developments, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged an “unrelenting” campaign against the Houthi forces, framing the conflict as a matter of international security and freedom of navigation.

Iranian officials have responded similarly, condemning US actions. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the US for its military presence and affirmed support for the Houthis against what they perceive as external aggression.

The situation remains precarious, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urging for immediate restraint and a halt to military operations in the region. The unfolding crisis underscores the complex intertwining of local and international conflicts, with grave humanitarian repercussions for the Yemeni population.

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