The Houthi-led Health Ministry in Yemen has reported that the death toll from recent US airstrikes has climbed to 53, with five children and two women among the victims. The number of injured has also risen to 98, according to Anees Alsbahi, a spokesperson for the ministry. The strikes, which targeted the capital Sanaa and regions including Saada, Al Bayda, and Radaa, have sparked fierce retaliation from the Houthi movement, escalating tensions in the region.
Houthis Strike Back with Missile and Drone Attacks
In a televised statement on Sunday, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the group launched 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, along with a drone, targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman and its accompanying warships. The US has yet to respond to these claims. Saree also stated that the US conducted over 47 raids across Yemen, further intensifying the conflict.
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi movement, accused the US and Israel of attempting to impose their dominance on the region. He vowed to continue targeting US warships and naval vessels, emphasizing that the group’s actions are aimed at pressuring Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. “We will respond to the American enemy with missile strikes and target its warships,” al-Houthi declared.
US Vows to Continue Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
US President Donald Trump has pledged to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea, a critical maritime corridor. The Houthis began targeting shipping containers in 2023 in response to Israel’s military actions in Gaza, framing their campaign as a defense of Palestinians.
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Despite a temporary halt in attacks during the Gaza ceasefire in January, the Houthis resumed their operations after Israel suspended aid deliveries to Gaza in early March. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the move as a tactic to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.
Houthis Accuse US of War Crimes
The Houthi political bureau has condemned the US airstrikes as “war crimes,” while reiterating their commitment to continue naval operations until the Gaza blockade is lifted and humanitarian aid is allowed into the region. The group’s actions have drawn international attention, with regional powers closely monitoring the escalating conflict.
As the situation in Yemen worsens, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The international community faces mounting pressure to intervene and de-escalate the conflict, which threatens to destabilize the broader Middle East.
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