The United States has intensified air strikes against Yemen’s Houthis in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, which began in November 2023 amid the Gaza conflict. Under President Trump, the campaign escalated following Houthi threats to target Israeli vessels, with significant strikes resulting in civilian casualties, including over 74 deaths in an April attack on a fuel terminal. The US aims to maintain open shipping routes, vital for global trade, while rights activists express concerns over the humanitarian impact of these military actions.
