Yemen’s Huthi rebels claim that US-led airstrikes on Tuesday killed three people and wounded two others in Hodeida, a western coastal city under their control. The attacks reportedly hit a water management facility in the district of Al-Mansouriyah, according to Huthi health ministry spokesperson Anees Alasbahi.
Local media reports indicate that multiple American strikes targeted Huthi-controlled areas, including water infrastructure in Hodeida, three locations in Hajjah, and strongholds in Saada.
The United States has not yet confirmed carrying out the attacks. However, Washington has been conducting a military campaign since March 15 to deter Huthi threats against international shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt defended the ongoing operation, stating that “over 200 successful strikes against the Huthis” had been carried out to protect global trade.
Huthi forces had previously targeted ships and Israeli territory in solidarity with Palestinians, ceasing attacks in January under a ceasefire agreement. However, recent US strikes follow Huthi warnings of renewed hostilities over Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which has stalled truce negotiations.
The conflict has severely disrupted global shipping, forcing vessels to reroute around Africa, increasing costs, and escalating tensions in the region.
