Illustrative image. (The U.S. Central Command)
At least 26 United States strikes targeted areas controlled by the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in Yemen over the last 24 hours, the December 26 website, which is linked to the Iran-backed group, reported on April 15.
“The U.S. aggression launched two raids today, Tuesday [April 15], on al-Abdiyah District in Ma’rib Governorate [central], and three raids on the al-Juhf and al-Qadir areas on the outskirts of al-Hazm District in al-Jawf Governorate [north],” a Houthi source told the news websites.
The source added that “the U.S.aggression targeted Kamaran Island in al-Hodeidah Governorate with six raids on Monday evening, in addition to 15 criminal raids on Raghwan and Madghal Districts in Ma’rib Governorate.”
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) didn’t provide any details on the strikes. However, it announced in a post to the X social network that the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, which arrived in the region last week, had began launching strikes against the Houthis, alongside USS Harry S. Truman.
The command also released side-by-side video clips showing F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets taking off from the two aircraft carriers.
CENTCOM resumed strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen exactly a month ago on orders from President Donald Trump, who said that the large-scale operation was launched in response to the group’s renewed attacks on Israel-affiliated shipping in the Red Sea.
So far, the operation has claimed the lives of 123 people and left some 247 others wounded. Houthi commanders and civilians were reportedly among the casualties
The operation is yet to deter the Houthis. The group continues to launch strikes against Israel, as well as to attack U.S. warships and drones.
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