The Houthis reported 12 airstrikes by a US-UK coalition targeting Amran province in northern Yemen, with no immediate comment from officials. This escalation follows the Houthis’ attacks on the USS Harry Truman and Israeli targets, as the US-led coalition responds to Houthi actions in the Red Sea.
On Friday, the Houthi group reported that an American-British coalition conducted 12 airstrikes on Yemen’s northern Amran province. The airstrikes were allegedly focused on the Harf Sufyan district, as reported by the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV channel. No further information regarding casualties or damage was disclosed following the strikes.
The Houthi group has maintained control over Amran since 2014, which is situated approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Prior to these airstrikes, on Thursday, the Houthis alleged six additional US-UK raids took place across Sanaa, Amran, and Al-Hudaydah.
This escalation follows the Houthis’ claims of an attack on the USS Harry Truman, an American aircraft carrier, in the northern Red Sea, in addition to missile and drone assaults targeting southern and central Israel. The Houthis have previously engaged Israeli cargo vessels in the Red Sea as part of their support for the Gaza Strip amid ongoing conflict.
Since the onset of 2024, a US-led coalition has conducted airstrikes aimed at Houthi positions in Yemen as a response to the Houthis’ actions in the Red Sea. These efforts have triggered occasional retaliations from the Houthi group, indicating a rising tension within the region.
The recent reports of airstrikes by the US-UK coalition in northern Yemen mark a significant escalation in conflict involving the Houthi group. This situation is compounded by the Houthis’ prior attacks on US assets and Israeli vessels, signaling deepening regional tensions. The ongoing military actions reflect the complexities of the conflict, with potential impacts on humanitarian conditions in Yemen and surrounding areas.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
