Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:17am on 18 Apr 2025,Friday International
On April 18, 2025, U.S. airstrikes targeted Yemen's Ras Isa oil port, resulting in at least 38 deaths and 102 injuries, according to Houthi-affiliated media. The U.S. Central Command stated the strikes aimed to disrupt the Houthis' economic resources. Al Masirah TV broadcasted footage of the aftermath, showing significant destruction and casualties. The Ras Isa port is vital for Yemen, handling approximately 70% of imports and 80% of humanitarian aid. Houthi official Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi condemned the attack, asserting it would not deter Yemeni support for Gaza. Shortly after the strikes, Israel reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen, amid ongoing Houthi attacks on vessels linked to Israel since November 2023. (PC: CSIS & Al Jazeera)
