US Airstrike Hits Yemen’s Capital Sanaa, Leaves 12 Dead and 30 Injured Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The latest offensive by the United States military targets Iran-backed Houthi rebels, intensifying conflict in the Red Sea region.
US Carries Out Major Airstrike in Yemen’s Sanaa
In a significant escalation in Middle East tensions, the United States reportedly conducted a major airstrike in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on April 21. According to Al-Masirah TV, a satellite news channel linked to the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group, the strike resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injured over 30 others.
The targeted area was the Farwa neighborhood of the Shuub district in Sanaa. Visuals aired by Al-Masirah showed scenes of devastation, including damaged buildings and vehicles, with civilians grieving as emergency responders transported the wounded. The footage also showed a deceased child, further highlighting the human toll of the attack.
Attack Part of Renewed US Offensive Against Houthi Forces
The latest airstrike follows a series of attacks on Houthi-controlled territories across Yemen, including regions such as Amran, Hodeidah, Ma’rib, and Sa’dah. These strikes come shortly after a deadly assault last week on Ras Isa port, which claimed at least 74 lives and injured 171 others.
Citing intelligence from the Microsoft Network web portal, the US offensive specifically targeted positions held by Houthi militants, who have been accused of disrupting maritime activity in the Red Sea. While the United States Central Command has declined to comment on the civilian casualties, it reaffirmed its commitment to halting Houthi aggression in the region.
Strategic Context: US-Iran Tensions and Red Sea Shipping Threats
The military action aligns with a broader strategy recently announced by US President Donald Trump. Last month, Trump declared a renewed campaign against Houthi forces in response to their continued attacks on international shipping routes in the Red Sea.
This escalation also comes on the heels of resumed diplomatic negotiations in Rome between Washington and Tehran concerning Iran’s expanding nuclear program. However, the US maintains that military operations against the Houthis will continue until they cease their maritime attacks.
The situation underscores the growing volatility in the Middle East, with the potential for broader geopolitical consequences if tensions between the US and Iran persist.
