US President Donald Trump has launched large-scale strikes on Yemen, killing at least 31 people and injuring 101, mostly women and children. The strikes targeted areas controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which Trump described as a “foreign terrorist organisation” after reclassifying it earlier this month.
Trump warned the Houthis that their time is up and vowed to use overwhelming lethal force until his objective is achieved. He also threatened Iran, stating that if it continues to support the Houthis, America will hold it accountable.
The Houthis have been attacking ships off its coast since the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October 2023, disrupting global commerce. The group has reportedly attacked US warships and commercial vessels over 300 times since 2023.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned Trump’s actions, saying the US had no authority to dictate Iranian foreign policy. The situation remains tense as the Houthis claim to be fighting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-strikes-in-yemen-sanaa-saada-kill-20-donald-trump-warns-houthis-their-time-is-up-slams-iran-7933500