US airstrikes in Yemen targeted Houthi leaders, resulting in fatalities

The United States has conducted airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi rebel leaders. This campaign, authorized by the White House, aims to counter attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and threats to Israel. Reportedly, the attacks have resulted in at least 79 fatalities, including recent strikes near Hodeida, which targeted residential areas. The US military has not yet confirmed these attacks. The US campaign, which began in March, has intensified as the Houthis threatened to resume attacks on Israeli ships. The Houthis previously targeted over 100 merchant ships between late 2023 and early 2025.