U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Oil Port Result in Heavy Casualties
U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port claimed by Houthis to have killed 58, amidst escalating military actions under Trump's administration.
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US strikes on a fuel port in Yemen have killed at least 58 people, according to the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, in what would be one of the deadliest since Washington began its attacks on the Iran-backed militants.
Scores killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port of Ras Isa, Houthi media says
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The attack follows Israeli airstrikes on the Houthis that previously hit port and oil infrastructure used by the rebels after their attacks on Israel.
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Yemen has been devastated by a civil war that escalated 10 years ago, when the Houthis seized control of the country's north-west from the internationally-recognised government and a Saudi-led coalition supported by the US intervened in an effort to restore its rule.
US strikes on Yemen oil terminal kill at least 58, Houthis say
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US Strikes on Yemeni Oil Port Kill 38 in Deadliest Attack Under Trump
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An AP review has found the new U.S. operation against the Houthis under President Donald Trump appears more extensive than that under former President Joe Biden, as Washington moves from solely targeting launch sites to firing at ranking personnel and dropping bombs on cities.
US airstrikes targeting a Yemeni oil port killed 20 people, Houthis say
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US airstrikes targeting a Yemeni oil port killed 20 people, Houthis say
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Summary
U.S. airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen have left at least 58 dead, according to Houthi reports, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the ongoing conflict. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the strikes aimed to disrupt fuel supplies for the Iran-backed Houthis, who were targeting Red Sea shipping. The attacks follow a series of Houthi missile strikes on vessels, escalating tensions further. While the Houthis claimed civilian casualties, U.S. officials stated the aim was to reduce the group's economic power. The situation worsens as allegations arise of Chinese support for Houthi operations.
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U.S. airstrikes on Houthi-controlled oil ports aim to disrupt illicit revenue streams supporting Houthi operations and endanger maritime shipping in the region, as reported by the U.S. Central Command.
The strikes have been criticized for causing civilian casualties, with reports from the Houthis stating that dozens of people, including workers at the ports, were killed or injured, raising concerns over the humanitarian impact of U.S. military action in Yemen.
The international implications of these airstrikes are significant, as accusations have surfaced linking a Chinese satellite company to support for Houthi missile targeting, suggesting a broader geopolitical struggle involving multiple countries in the region.
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