Trump Intensifies Military Action Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen
President Trump orders airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, responding to attacks on shipping; at least 18 civilians reported killed amid rising tensions.
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The focus on the Houthis and their attacks have raised their profile as they face economic and other pressures at home amid Yemen’s decadelong stalemated war, which has torn apart the Arab world’s poorest nation.
Trump has ordered airstrikes against rebels in Yemen. Here's why
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Photos of President Trump watching “hell” unleashed on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen were circulated by the White House on X, on Saturday.
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The Houthis crippled commercial navigation of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden as they struck various commercial vessels — including a U.S. cargo ship in January 2024 — as an expression of support for Gaza’s Hamas as Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron against the Palestinian terrorist organization continues.
Videos Show US Military Launching Large-Scale Strike Against Iran-Backed Houthis In Yemen
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The unfolding strikes — which one official said would last days and maybe weeks — represent the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since Trump took office in January.
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 19 killed
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Trump was wearing one of his trademark golf shirts and a signed MAGA hat while Rubio was dressed in business casual.
White House Shares Pics of Trump Watching U.S. Military Bomb Yemen After Apparent Round of Golf
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The aerial attacks, which he said are to restore navigational freedom, are already ongoing and are occurring days after the Houthis said they will resume attacks on Israeli ships passing near Yemen in response to the halt in aid reaching Gaza.
Trump Orders Military Strikes on Houthi Terrorists
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Trump's announcement is receiving plenty of responses on X, formerly Twitter.
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The strikes mark the largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since Trump's return to the White House for a second term.
Trump orders 'decisive' airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen while issuing a new warning
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Trump has ordered airstrikes against rebels in Yemen. Here's why
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The attacks were carried out by Air Force attack jets and armed drones that took off from various bases in the region, along with fighter planes from the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, a source familiar with the matter told The Hill.
US launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis in Yemen
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The Houthis have launched missile and drone strikes on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Trump orders airstrikes on Yemen targeting Houthi bases and leaders
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The attacks greatly raised the Houthis’ profile as they faced economic problems and launched a crackdown targeting any dissent and aid workers at home amid Yemen’s decade-long stalemated war that’s torn apart the Arab world’s poorest nation.
Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
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For more than a year major shipping companies were forced to stop using the Red Sea - through which almost 15% of global seaborne trade usually passes - and instead used a much longer route around southern Africa instead.
Donald Trump launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
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The attacks greatly raised the Houthis’ profile as they faced economic problems and launched a crackdown targeting any dissent and aid workers at home amid Yemen’s decade-long stalemated war that has torn apart the Arab world’s poorest nation.
Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen in warning to Houthis over shipping route
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The strikes affected global trade, forcing a significant volume of maritime traffic between Asia and Europe away from the Suez Canal to take the far longer journey around Africa.
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The U.S. had de-listed the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization during the Biden administration, but the State Department earlier this month relisted the group under order from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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The Trump administration formally labeled the Houthis as a “foreign terrorist organization” again last month following Biden’s revocation of the title during his term.
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The US has been working to degrade Houthi capabilities for months as the entity worked to disrupt international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest waterways, calling the attacks a response to Israel’s war in Gaza against Hamas.
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Summary
Following attacks on American shipping, President Trump has ordered airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, killing at least 18 civilians. Strikes on March 15 mark a significant escalation in military operations. Trump emphasized the use of "overwhelming lethal force" until the Houthis cease their threats, while reaffirming a commitment to holding Iran accountable for supporting the rebels. The U.S. initiative underscores rising maritime tensions in the Red Sea, as the Houthis threaten more assaults on Israeli-related vessels. Images of Trump monitoring the military operation emerged as new engagements were reported across several provinces in Yemen.
Perspectives
President Trump ordered large-scale military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, framing the operation as a necessary response to protect shipping lanes and address ongoing threats against American vessels.
The strikes are a direct consequence of the Houthis’ aggressive activities, which include over 100 attacks targeting shipping since November 2023, disrupting global commerce and escalating tensions in the region.
Trump criticized the previous administration's approach to the Houthis as inadequate, vowing to hold Iran accountable for supporting the rebels while warning that military operations will continue until threats to U.S. interests cease.
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