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U.S. Launches 65 Airstrikes in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions

3/29/2025

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In a dramatic escalation, the U.S. has unleashed over 65 airstrikes on Houthi military sites across Yemen, including Sanaa, Saada, and Al-Jawf. This response comes after Houthi missile threats against Israel, aiming to cripple their operations in the Red Sea. Tragically, the strikes have led to civilian casualties, further deepening Yemen's humanitarian crisis and intensifying regional tensions.

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In a dramatic escalation, the U.S. has unleashed over 65 airstrikes on Houthi military sites across Yemen, including Sanaa, Saada, and Al-Jawf. This response comes after Houthi missile threats against Israel, aiming to cripple their operations in the Red Sea. Tragically, the strikes have led to civilian casualties, further deepening Yemen's humanitarian crisis and intensifying regional tensions.