US airstrikes kill 31 in Yemen, targeting Houthis after Red Sea threats

The United States has conducted airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi positions, resulting in at least 31 deaths, predominantly among women and children. President Donald Trump warned that 'hell will rain down' on the Houthis if they continue their attacks on shipping linked to Israel in the Red Sea, which escalated following the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Houthis had previously threatened to attack vessels in solidarity with Palestinians, prompting the U.S. military response. Trump also issued a warning to Iran to cease its support for the Houthis, asserting that America would hold Iran accountable for any threats. The airstrikes mark the largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since Trump took office and come amid heightened regional tensions. The Houthis have vowed to respond to the strikes, emphasizing a cycle of escalation in the conflict.