US airstrike in Houthi-held Sanaa kills one, injures 15

A recent U.S. airstrike in the Asr neighborhood of Sanaa, Yemen, resulted in one death and at least 15 injuries, including three children and two women, according to Houthi-run media. The strike targeted a residential building, leading to significant local damage and prompting condemnation from Houthi health officials, who described the situation as dire with some victims in critical condition. This airstrike is part of an ongoing U.S. military campaign against Houthi forces, which has intensified following recent Houthi claims of attacks on U.S. naval vessels and Israeli targets. Local residents reported the strike as extremely violent, and rescue operations are still underway to find potential survivors. As tensions escalate, experts warn of the potential for broader conflict in the region, especially given the Houthis' threats to maritime security in the Red Sea. The U.S. military has not commented on the strike, while President Trump has defended military actions as necessary for protecting international shipping routes.