US Strikes Yemen Fuel Port, Killing at Least 58

The United States conducted airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port, with Houthi-run media reporting between 38 and 74 fatalities and over 100 injuries, making it one of the deadliest incidents since the US began targeting Houthi positions. The US military confirmed the strikes, stating their objective was to disrupt a major fuel and revenue source for the Iran-backed Houthis, who have targeted Red Sea shipping in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. While the US Central Command acknowledged the operation, it did not confirm casualty figures, and independent verification remains pending. Houthi authorities noted that many victims were port workers, and footage showed severe damage at the site. The strikes come amid ongoing regional tensions and follow previous US actions intended to degrade Houthi capabilities and protect global shipping lanes. The US has pledged to continue such operations unless Houthi attacks on maritime traffic cease.