US, UK launch renewed airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

Ansarallah (Houthis) announced on Monday the resumption of US-UK airstrikes on areas under their control in Yemen. Al-Masirah TV, affiliated with the group, reported, “A US-UK airstrike targeted the Baha’is area in the Midi district, northwest of Hajjah in Yemen.” The report did not specify the intended target or detail the extent of the damage caused.

The strike follows a recent attack by US-UK fighter jets in the Al-Tuhayta district, south of the strategic coastal city of Al-Hudaydah. In response, the Houthis declared on Tuesday that they had launched retaliatory strikes on American ships and destroyers in the Gulf of Djibouti and the Gulf of Aden.

“These aggressions are clear evidence of US and British complicity in the suffering of the Yemeni people,” said a senior Ansarallah spokesperson. “Their actions aim to weaken our sovereignty and undermine our resistance, but we will continue to defend our land and people.”

The Houthis have also intensified attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, claiming these actions as part of their “solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza,” where ongoing Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed over 45,000 civilians.

Since the start of these maritime confrontations, over 100 incidents have been recorded, leading to the deaths of four sailors, the sinking of two vessels, and the detention of a crew and their ship. The group’s spokesperson justified the maritime actions, saying, “The Red Sea is not safe for aggressors. We will not allow them to exploit this region while they continue their crimes against Yemen and Palestine.”

The attacks have caused significant disruptions to global trade, with some shipping companies rerouting their vessels around South Africa to avoid the Red Sea, a critical passageway that handles 12% of global trade.

In response to the growing threat, the US is leading an international maritime coalition to protect navigation in the region. “Our mission is clear: we will ensure the safety of commercial shipping and uphold the freedom of navigation in this strategically vital corridor,” a US Navy official stated.

This escalation reflects the deepening crisis in Yemen and the broader geopolitical tensions affecting the region. “The world must recognize that Yemen’s suffering is not isolated—it is part of a larger power struggle involving foreign intervention and regional politics,” said an independent Yemeni analyst.