President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against sites in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia. The action was taken in response to recent attacks on vessels sailing through the Suez Canal and southern Red Sea, which were attributed to the Houthis. These maritime incidents followed a solidarity statement with Hamas after the 2023 conflict in Gaza.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-15/trump-orders-military-action-against-houthi-fighters-in-yemen