US airstrikes in Yemen kill 31 in retaliation against Houthi rebels
The airstrikes, which were launched in retaliation for recent Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, have intensified the ongoing conflict in the region.
KATHMANDU: The death toll from U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen has risen to 31, following a series of powerful military actions authorized by President Donald Trump.
The airstrikes, which were launched in retaliation for recent Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, have intensified the ongoing conflict in the region.
President Trump confirmed the air campaign on his social media platform, Truth, stating that the United States had begun a decisive and powerful assault on the Houthis, who have received financial backing from Iran.
Trump emphasized that the airstrikes were a direct response to Houthi missile attacks on U.S. aircraft. He claimed that American forces and their allies had targeted the rebels as part of efforts to safeguard the region from further Houthi aggression.
Trump condemned the Houthis for their acts of piracy, violence, and terrorism, which have caused billions of dollars in damages and put thousands of lives at risk.
He warned that the rebels’ ongoing maritime terror would not go unchallenged. “If they do not cease their terror, we will unleash a level of destruction upon them that has never been seen before,” he declared.
In response, the Houthi rebels vowed to retaliate, insisting that U.S. aggression would not diminish their support for Palestine.
The Houthis also confirmed that their armed forces in Yemen were prepared to confront any further attacks.
As the situation escalates, the international community remains on edge, with concerns growing over the potential for broader instability in the Middle East.
