Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:34am on 16 Mar 2025,Sunday International
On March 16, 2025, U.S. forces launched extensive airstrikes against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, targeting sites in Sanaa, Saada, Dhamar, and Abs. This action responded to the Houthis' persistent attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, which have disrupted global commerce since late 2023. President Trump declared these strikes essential to protect international trade and warned Iran to cease its support for the Houthis, stating, "YOUR TIME IS UP, AND YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP." The operation involved the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group and resulted in significant explosions in Houthi-controlled areas. Houthi officials reported at least 24 civilian casualties and vowed retaliation, labeling the U.S. actions as a "war crime."
