Military Analysis: U.S. Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
The USS Harry S. Truman remains central to naval operations, with aircraft arming confirmed on April 7, 2025, though Iran’s ongoing support poses strategic challenges.
MIDDLE EAST — The United States continues to strike Houthis in Yemen, targeting threats to Red Sea shipping lanes following the Trump administration’s recent re-designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization on March 4, 2025. Notes: We’ve removed the part about Iran withdrawing troops as that was reported by the Telegraph, and we haven't been able to confirm this with any official sources.
The Houthi-run Health Ministry reported that airstrikes by the United States on April 6 and 7 resulted in civilian casualties in Saada, Sanaa, and Al Hudaydah. However, the United States military has posted no confirmation on any civilian deaths, and the claims lack independent verification. The Houthi-run Health Ministry is a state-run media source with low reliability.
The USS Harry S. Truman remains central to naval operations, with aircraft arming confirmed on April 7, 2025, at 15:56 UTC, though Iran’s ongoing support poses strategic challenges for U.S. objectives in the region.
Operations involved U.S. Air Force assets and UK refueling support, aimed at securing Red Sea shipping lanes. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed intercepting a drone launched from Yemen on the same day, indicating continued Houthi activity despite U.S. efforts.
The Houthis claimed that the group conducted military operations targeting U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea and an Israeli military site in Jaffa on April 7, 2025, framing the attacks as support for Gaza.
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