The health ministry of the Houthi rebels has reported that recent US airstrikes in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and left around 30 others injured.
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According to the Houthi-run Saba news agency, these casualties were the result of overnight strikes attributed to what they referred to as the “American enemy,” targeting a market and a residential area in the Farwa district of Sanaa.
In addition to Sanaa, other airstrikes were reported in various regions, including the central province of Marib, Hodeida to the west, and Saada, the Houthi stronghold in the north, as per Saba’s updates.
The US military has intensified its operations, undertaking nearly daily strikes over the past month. They claim these actions are aimed at what they describe as “Iran-backed Houthi terrorists,” part of an effort to safeguard international shipping routes in the Gulf.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his “grave concern” regarding the recent US strikes. He urged that, while the US actions warrant scrutiny, it is equally important for the Houthis to cease their missile attacks on both Israel and shipping vessels in the Gulf. As he aptly stated, “In times of conflict, the pursuit of peace must become our unwavering priority.”
The escalating Houthi assaults on the Red Sea shipping corridor—which is vital for approximately 12% of global trade—have prompted several companies to reroute their vessels, incurring significant additional costs as they navigate around the southern tip of Africa. The militant group claims that their missile strikes are a show of solidarity with Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israeli forces in Gaza.
The escalation of US airstrikes dates back to January 2024, with an increase in frequency following the inauguration of President Donald Trump earlier this year.
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Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International – Monitoring.
