U.S. Airstrikes Kill 31 in Yemen's Houthi Offensive

The United States, under President Donald Trump, launched extensive airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting multiple sites in response to the group's attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. These strikes resulted in significant casualties, with reports of at least 31 fatalities and over 100 injuries, primarily among women and children. Trump issued stern warnings to both the Houthis and Iran, calling for an immediate cessation of support for the rebels and promising severe consequences for any further aggression. The Houthis condemned the strikes as 'criminal brutality' and pledged to retaliate, asserting their readiness to escalate the conflict. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. and U.K. actions as violations of international law and connected them to broader regional instability linked to the ongoing conflict in Palestine. The situation has escalated tensions in West Asia, with calls for immediate global action to address the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and Palestine.