President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels who have been attacking shipping in a vital maritime corridor. Trump vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the attacks stop, warning Iran to stop supporting the rebels or face consequences. The airstrikes resulted in explosions in the Houthi territory, leading to plumes of black smoke over the area.
This action comes after the Houthis threatened to resume attacks on Israeli vessels in response to Israel’s blockade on Gaza. The attacks by the rebels on merchant vessels in the region have caused casualties and raised concerns among the U.S., Israel, and Britain. The U.S. strikes on the Houthis were conducted independently and involved aircraft and naval assets in the Red Sea.
Previous administrations, including the Biden administration, have also targeted the Houthis in response to their attacks on commercial and military vessels in the region. The current operation involved the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group and the USS Georgia cruise missile submarine.
Trump announced the strikes from his golf club in Florida, citing the economic cost and risk to innocent lives posed by the attacks. The airstrikes are part of efforts to protect American interests in the region and ensure navigational freedom. The situation in Yemen remains complex, with ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises affecting the region.
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