In a dramatic escalation across the Red Sea region, U.S. airstrikes have targeted Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah early Monday morning. Reports from a Houthi-run media outlet indicate that the strikes focused on the Zabid District, coming just hours after Houthis launched a retaliatory attack against a U.S. aircraft carrier.
Overnight operations also hit a vessel known as Galaxy Leader, which Houthis seized last November. This move underscores a volatile environment marked by tit-for-tat exchanges as both sides engage in a high-stakes conflict in these critical waters.
The Houthi-run health department reported that at least 53 people lost their lives during the latest airstrikes—the largest U.S. military action in the Middle East in recent years. A U.S. official confirmed that American warplanes intercepted 11 Houthi drones and closely tracked a missile that splashed down off the coast, ensuring the safety of key naval assets.
Adding complexity to the situation, Houthis recently warned against attacks on Israeli shipping, linking their actions to Israel’s restrictions on aid entering Gaza. The group has a history of targeting vessels to express solidarity with Palestinians, while U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that “the moment the Houthis say we'll stop shooting at your ships, we'll stop shooting at your drones.”
As tensions flare in this strategic maritime corridor, global observers—from young global citizens and tech enthusiasts to thought leaders and digital nomads—are keeping a close eye on the developments that could reshape regional dynamics and impact global security.
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U.S. launches strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah amid tensions with Houthis
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