The U.S. launched airstrikes targeting Houthi sites in Yemen from March 15–16, killing at least 31 people and injuring over 100, according to the Houthi-run health department. The attacks mark a sharp escalation in regional tensions as the conflict’s human toll draws global concern. 💔
Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on social media that he ordered the strikes, with his national security adviser claiming they targeted Houthi leaders. The move followed renewed Houthi threats to attack Israeli vessels near Yemen in response to Israel’s blockade on Gaza—a flashpoint in the broader Middle East crisis. 🔥
Local reports describe chaotic scenes as hospitals struggled to treat the wounded. Meanwhile, regional analysts warn the strikes could further destabilize the area, echoing debates about the U.S.’s role in prolonged conflicts. 🌍💬
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31 dead, over 100 wounded in U.S. airstrikes on Houthi sites in Yemen
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