Yemen’s Houthi rebels reported casualties from US airstrikes amid ongoing conflict.

Reports from Yemen indicate that the Houthi rebels have claimed that a series of US airstrikes conducted since March have resulted in a significant number of casualties, including at least 123 deaths, mainly civilians, and over 247 injuries. The Iranian-backed Houthis describe these military actions as 'aggression' and stress that the strikes often hit civilian infrastructure, such as a ceramics factory recently targeted that resulted in civilian deaths. The ongoing conflict appears interconnected with wider regional tensions exacerbated by the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, with the US launching this air campaign to deter Houthi attacks on shipping in critical maritime routes. The Houthis have retaliated by launching missiles towards Israeli targets, tied to their stated solidarity with Palestinians. Analysts suggest that these retaliatory actions and ongoing resistance from the Houthis illustrate their determination despite the US military’s efforts to destabilize their hold over Yemen and pressure Iran's influence in the region. As US strikes escalate, questions arise about the effectiveness of military solutions versus diplomatic engagements in resolving the longstanding conflict in Yemen. The AI reviewed this article for an overview of dynamics surrounding the US involvement and the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen, emphasizing the complexity and multi-layered nature of international relations in the Middle East.