Published Date: March 16, 2025 ✍️ Author: Global World Citizen News Team 🌍 Source: GlobalWorldCitizen.com
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
President Donald Trump has ordered a major military offensive against Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, following months of escalating maritime attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
Target: Houthi-controlled sites in Sana’a and Saada province. Objective: Eliminate the threat to global shipping and restore security in the Red Sea region. Impact: Reports indicate 15 fatalities and 19 injuries, including civilian casualties.
“These relentless assaults have cost the U.S. and the world economy billions while putting innocent lives at risk. We will use overwhelming lethal force until we achieve our objective,” Trump declared on Truth Social.
The scale of the military campaign remains unclear, but U.S. officials suggest the strikes are more aggressive and prolonged than previous operations under former President Joe Biden.
Why Did the U.S. Strike the Houthis?
The Houthi militant group, which has received Iranian military support, has disrupted global trade by attacking vessels in the Red Sea and Suez Canal. These attacks have:
Forced Western shipping companies to reroute around southern Africa, significantly increasing costs and delays.
Escalated tensions in the Middle East, particularly after the Hamas-Israel conflict in Gaza (2023).
Threatened regional stability, prompting a series of airstrikes by the U.S., U.K., and Israel in early 2024.
Houthi leaders recently vowed to resume attacks on Israeli-linked vessels if humanitarian aid to Gaza did not increase.
Global Reactions & Diplomatic Fallout
Russia Calls for De-Escalation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged an immediate halt to hostilities, emphasizing the need for political dialogue. According to Russia’s foreign ministry, the call was initiated by the U.S. and involved discussions between Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Trump’s Warning to the Houthis
Trump later posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“To all Houthi terrorists, YOUR TIME IS UP…”
The administration has indicated that airstrikes could continue for days or even weeks, depending on Houthi retaliation.
What’s Next?
The Houthi Response: The group has yet to issue an official response, but retaliation is expected. Ongoing Military Operations: The U.S. and allies may continue targeted strikes to eliminate Houthi capabilities. Global Shipping Disruptions: Western companies must decide whether to resume Red Sea routes or continue rerouting through Africa.
With tensions escalating across the region, this military campaign marks one of Trump’s most aggressive foreign policy moves since taking office.
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