Houthis Vow Retaliation After U.S. Strikes in Yemen

President Trump ordered large-scale military strikes on Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 people including women and children. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have vowed to retaliate. The U.S. airstrikes targeted various areas in Yemen, causing casualties and damage. The U.S. described the attacks as successful and effective, aiming to defend American interests. The Houthis have suspended attacks in the Red Sea, but threatened to resume after Israel instituted a blockade on aid to Gaza. The strikes were also intended as a warning to Iran, the Houthis’ main supporter. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. will continue strikes until the Houthis cease their actions in the Red Sea, focusing on freedom of navigation and restoring deterrence.

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