The Houthi group reported 12 airstrikes by the US-UK coalition on Amran, Yemen, targeting Harf Sufyan district. No details on casualties were provided. The escalation follows Houthi attacks on a US aircraft carrier and Israeli targets, amidst ongoing conflict since October 2023. US-led airstrikes against Houthis are a response to their Red Sea actions, indicating a deepening military engagement in the region.
The Houthi group has reported that the US-UK coalition executed 12 airstrikes on Yemen’s northern Amran province. Al-Masirah TV, aligned with the Houthis, stated that the strikes targeted the Harf Sufyan district, although details regarding casualties and damage were not disclosed. There has been no comment from US or UK officials regarding these claims.
Amran has been under Houthi control since 2014 and is located approximately 50 kilometers north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Prior to the Amran strikes, the Houthis reported six additional airstrikes by the coalition aimed at Sanaa, Amran, and Al-Hudaydah.
This rise in airstrikes coincided with the Houthi’s declaration on Monday of their attacks on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and missile strikes on Israeli targets. The Houthis’ actions include targeting Israeli-associated cargo ships in the Red Sea, asserting support for Gaza amid high casualties due to ongoing conflict since October 7, 2023.
Starting in 2024, a US-led coalition has increased airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, responding to a series of attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea. These airstrikes have sometimes prompted retaliation from the Houthi group, marking an escalation of the broader conflict in the region.
In summary, the recent airstrikes conducted by the US-UK coalition on Houthi-controlled Amran province highlight the intensifying conflict in Yemen. With ongoing retaliatory actions from the Houthis and heightened military activity in the Red Sea, the situation remains precarious. The international implications escalate as the conflict intertwines with wider regional tensions, especially regarding support for Gaza.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
