US Airstrikes Kill 12 in Yemen's Capital, Sanaa

The United States has intensified its airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, targeting several locations in the capital Sanaa, including crowded markets and residential neighborhoods, resulting in at least 12 civilian deaths and dozens of injuries. These attacks are part of a broader US military offensive, ordered by President Trump in March, aimed at curbing Houthi attacks on international shipping routes in the Red Sea, which the group claims are in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Recent US airstrikes have also hit other areas such as Saada, Marib, and the port city of Hudaydah, with one strike on Ras Isa port killing at least 80 people. Houthi sources report over 200 deaths and hundreds more injured since the escalation began, with many casualties being civilians. The Houthis have warned that a potential US ground operation could further destabilize Yemen. The ongoing conflict has severely disrupted maritime trade, forcing vessels to reroute away from the Suez Canal and highlighting the broader regional impact of the fighting.