USA bombing Houthi positions: Experts warn of escalation!

USA bombing Houthi positions: Experts warn of escalation!

Hodeidah, Jemen - The United States intensified its military actions against the pro-Iranian Houthi militia in Yemen. As reported OE24 , several precise air strikes were carried out on military military positions after they attacked ships in the Red Sea again. In the night hours, the US command Centcom reported that the missions would go on. According to reports from the Saba news agency controlled by the Houthi militia, up to 53 people died in these attacks, 98 others were injured. The Houthi had previously started a rocket attack on the US aircraft carrier "USS Harry Truman", which was declared as a retaliation of their attacks.

The bombing is a direct reaction to Houthi threats to continue their attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea. nzz.ch emphasizes that Trump ordered the offensive to restore freedom of shipping and to set Iran. Despite the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the Houthi seem to be determined to continue their attacks. In a message, the militia stated that it was ready to react to an escalation with its own escalation and described the US air strikes as "war crimes". Leading Houthi members have withdrawn into safe rural areas after the attacks to escape further US air strikes.

military escalation and the reaction of Iran

The United States not only demonstrates military strength with these attacks, but also set a clear political signal to Tehran. In several tweets, Trump expressed his determination to end Iranian support for Houthi and threatened to take further measures. In the meantime, Iran sharply condemned the attacks on Houthi and emphasized that they will react appropriately to threats. The situation remains tense, and the international trade routes could continue to be at risk if the conflicts should not be ended soon.