In Brief
Situation Report
On March 15, 2025, the United States initiated a significant military operation against Yemen's Houthi rebels, following a series of attacks by the group on shipping in the Red Sea. President Donald Trump announced the airstrikes, emphasizing that they were a response to the Houthi's "piracy, aggression, and terrorism" which have caused billions of dollars in damages and endangered lives.
The strikes targeted Houthi strongholds in the capital, Sanaa, and other regions, resulting in at least 31 fatalities and over 100 injuries, with reports indicating that many of the casualties were civilians, including women and children. The Houthi-controlled Health Ministry condemned the actions as "U.S.-British aggression" and vowed to retaliate.
Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran, the primary supporter of the Houthis, demanding an immediate cessation of its backing for the group. He cautioned that should Iran pose a threat to the U.S., it would be held "fully accountable" for the actions of its proxy forces.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by asserting that the Houthis operate independently and make their own strategic decisions while warning that Iran would retaliate decisively if threatened.



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