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U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Fuel Port in Yemen

4/18/2025

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U.S. forces launched a strategic airstrike on the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen, striking a blow against the Iran-backed Houthis' economic strength. Central Command emphasized that the operation aimed to cripple fuel supplies for the terrorist group, intensifying the ongoing military campaign as regional tensions escalate.

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U.S. forces launched a strategic airstrike on the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen, striking a blow against the Iran-backed Houthis' economic strength. Central Command emphasized that the operation aimed to cripple fuel supplies for the terrorist group, intensifying the ongoing military campaign as regional tensions escalate.