US and British forces conducted a joint military operation in Yemen targeting Houthi drone manufacturing facilities linked to attacks on shipping, following President Trump’s directive to intensify strikes against Iranian-backed rebels. The operation, which occurred near Sanaa, aimed to reduce civilian risk by being executed after dark, although claims of civilian casualties from a recent US airstrike on a detention center have raised concerns. Rights advocates highlight ongoing risks as the US military reports over 800 strikes against the Houthis since mid-March, amid escalating regional tensions linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
