On March 15, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered extensive military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, resulting in at least 31 fatalities. This action was in response to the Houthis’ attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, which threatened international maritime commerce. The operation, involving both naval and aerial assets, targeted multiple Houthi military sites, including missile launchers and command centers, aiming to ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
The Houthis, who control northern Yemen, have been escalating attacks on ships, raising concerns among global powers. In retaliation, U.S. forces, including the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group, conducted strikes resulting in significant explosions in Yemen’s capital, San’a. The U.S. aims to deter further aggression by the Houthis and send a clear message to Iran regarding its support for the group.
President Trump emphasized the necessity of these strikes to protect American interests and maintain international maritime security. He also warned Iran to cease its support for the Houthis or face severe consequences. The Houthis have condemned the attacks, labeling them as war crimes, and have vowed to retaliate.
