U.S. Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen: A Deepening Conflict

The United States has intensified its air campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking one of the most aggressive military operations in the Middle East during President Donald Trump’s second term. Over the past 12 hours, U.S. forces targeted oil refineries, airports, missile launch sites, and alleged Houthi leadership gatherings, resulting in both civilian casualties and heightened geopolitical tensions. This report examines the details of the latest strikes, their broader context within the ongoing conflict, and their humanitarian and geopolitical implications.