In Brief

The U.S. launched a series of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels following their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
President Trump warned Iran to stop supporting the Houthis, threatening to hold Tehran accountable for any further aggression.
The airstrikes resulted in at least 31 deaths and over 100 injuries, with reports of civilian casualties.
The Houthi group has vowed to retaliate against the U.S. actions, labeling them as "war crimes."
The U.S. military operation is expected to continue, with a focus on protecting American shipping and naval assets.
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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.