The United States reportedly conducted a series of airstrikes over the weekend targeting cities in Yemen that are controlled by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
These strikes, which began on Friday and extended into Saturday, aimed to weaken the terror group amid rising tensions in the region.
According to reports, the bombings resulted in the death of at least one civilian and injuries to four others.
The airstrikes reportedly hit key locations in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa as well as in the governorates of al-Jawf and Saada, both under Houthi control.
These military actions follow a recent escalation in U.S. retaliation against the Houthis, which included an attack on their general command headquarters.
The U.S. military has intensified its operations against the Houthis in recent weeks, seeking to deter the group from conducting attacks against Israel and disrupting commercial shipping in the strategically crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The Trump administration has broadened the scope of U.S. targets beyond missile launch sites, now including high-ranking Houthi commanders and significant military installations.
Amid these developments, the Houthis have threatened shipping routes and launched ballistic missile attacks against Israel in support of Hamas in Gaza.
Recently, Israeli missile defense systems intercepted multiple Houthi-launched ballistic missiles, underscoring the ongoing risk posed by the group.
The Houthis have also targeted various commercial vessels in the Red Sea, totaling over 100 incidents since November 2023.
The U.S. airstrikes mark a significant shift in military engagement against the Houthis, reflecting a commitment to addressing threats to both regional stability and U.S. interests.
[READ MORE: Newsom Calls Out Own Party as ‘Toxic’ During Interview]
