
Trump orders airstrikes on Yemen targeting Houthi bases and leaders
By Diane Duenez (Weekend Managing Editor)
- President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen on Saturday. The administration said the attacks targeted terrorist bases, leaders and missile defenses to protect American shipping and navigational freedom.
- Trump warned Iran to cease support for Houthi militants, emphasizing accountability for threats to American interests and shipping lanes.
- Houthi rebels have upgraded their drone technology and have launched numerous attacks on vessels and Israel, leading to increased U.S. and Israeli retaliatory strikes. The U.S. recently classified the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday, March 15, that he ordered airstrikes on Yemen, targeting bases, leaders and missile defenses of terrorist forces. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the aerial attacks aimed to protect American shipping and restore navigational freedom.
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- Donald Trump announced military strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, stating, "Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen."
- The airstrikes targeted Houthi bases and missile defenses to protect American vessels, with Trump emphasizing, "Our brave warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets."
- Trump warned that the Houthi attacks on shipping have cost billions and threatened lives, stating, "The Houthi attack on American vessels will not be tolerated."
- The airstrikes in Sanaa followed threats from the Houthis to attack Israeli vessels, and were conducted solely by the United States during Trump's presidency.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- President Donald Trump announced military strikes against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, marking a return to a strong foreign policy.
- The strikes specifically targeted radars, air defenses, and missile systems in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
- Trump warned the Houthis that they must stop their attacks or face overwhelming force, stating, "YOUR TIME IS UP."
- At least nine civilians were reported killed and nine injured from the strikes, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
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Trump also issued a warning to Iran, demanding an immediate end to its support for Houthi militants.
“Do not threaten the American people, their president, or worldwide shipping lanes,” Trump stated. “If you do, beware, because America will hold you fully accountable and we won’t be nice about it.”
“No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the waterways of the world,” Trump wrote.

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The Houthi media office reported that the U.S. strikes hit a residential neighborhood in Sanaa’s northern district of Shouab. The operation was carried out solely by the U.S., according to an American official.
Previous airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen involved the United States, Israel and Britain, though Israel’s military declined to comment on the most recent operation.
Houthis upgrading weapons
Conflict Armament Research group recently found evidence that Houthi rebels are upgrading their drone technology, making it more difficult to track and capable of targeting beyond the Red Sea.
For over a year, the Houthis have launched missile and drone strikes on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Their attacks have disrupted global shipping and prompted retaliatory airstrikes from U.S. and Israeli forces.
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Since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the Houthis have targeted more than 100 merchant vessels and launched over 350 drones and missiles at Israel. With Israel-Hamas talks stalled, Houthi leaders have threatened to resume attacks on Israel.
Classified as terrorist organization
On March 4, the U.S. State Department reclassified the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization, following an executive order signed by President Trump.
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- Donald Trump announced military strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, stating, "Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen."
- The airstrikes targeted Houthi bases and missile defenses to protect American vessels, with Trump emphasizing, "Our brave warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets."
- Trump warned that the Houthi attacks on shipping have cost billions and threatened lives, stating, "The Houthi attack on American vessels will not be tolerated."
- The airstrikes in Sanaa followed threats from the Houthis to attack Israeli vessels, and were conducted solely by the United States during Trump's presidency.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- President Donald Trump announced military strikes against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, marking a return to a strong foreign policy.
- The strikes specifically targeted radars, air defenses, and missile systems in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
- Trump warned the Houthis that they must stop their attacks or face overwhelming force, stating, "YOUR TIME IS UP."
- At least nine civilians were reported killed and nine injured from the strikes, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
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