Houthis Accuse US and UK of Unprecedented Attack on Yemen

The Houthi militias claimed that the United States and Britain carried out airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday, resulting in at least 16 deaths, marking the deadliest attack on the group since their campaign began in January to prevent Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. In response, the Houthis allegedly targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier, the Dwight D. Eisenhower, although no attack occurred near the ship, according to reports from a U.S. Defense Department official. The Houthis have previously attempted to target U.S. warships with drones and missiles in 2024, but all of their attacks have been unsuccessful.

US and British forces struck 13 Houthi targets in Yemen, leading to civilian casualties in the port city of Hodeida, as well as damage in the capital city of Sanaa and other areas controlled by the Houthis. The U.S. military also destroyed eight unmanned aerial vehicles in Houthi-controlled areas to eliminate threats to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as commercial vessels in the region. The attacks in Yemen have disrupted global trade, prompting major shipping companies to avoid the area near the Suez Canal and reroute their ships around southern Africa, driving up freight rates.

The Houthi militants have vowed to continue their attacks in support of Palestinians and have called on Israel to end its hostilities against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In response to Israeli military operations in southern Gaza City, calls from the United States, European Union, and other allies have urged Israel to either cease its actions or take greater measures to protect civilians. The ongoing conflict in the region has sparked international concern and led to increased tensions.

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