Recent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen have dealt severe blows to the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, according to a report from Al-Ain media in the UAE.

The report states, “The US military has intensified its airstrikes on Houthi militia bases, facilities, and command centers in their main stronghold in Saada Governorate, northern Yemen.”

Houthi Missile Attacks on Israel

On Thursday, the Israeli military intercepted two long-range missiles launched from Yemen before they crossed into Israeli territory.

The attack set off sirens in multiple locations, including Jerusalem. The Houthis, who have been supporting Hamas in its conflict with Israel, have continued launching missiles and drones at Israel despite U.S. efforts to weaken them.

The Iranian-backed Houthis attempted to showcase their firepower by launching the missiles in broad daylight.

Despite ongoing U.S. airstrikes, the group remains aggressive, targeting Israel and disrupting maritime activity in the Red Sea.

U.S. Airstrikes Continue on Houthi Militia

Al-Ain reported that “the US military launched a new series of airstrikes early Wednesday morning, targeting militia barracks and hideouts east of Saada city and Al Salem district in the same governorate.”

Loud explosions were reported in the area, and intelligence suggests the presence of ballistic missile systems and Houthi command centers.

“The Houthis acknowledged five airstrikes, including two on Saada city and three on Al Salem district, amid continued intensive US airstrikes,” Al-Ain reported.

Between March 24 and 25, the Houthis faced some of the heaviest bombardments since the U.S. operation began on March 15. At least 15 raids targeted the Sahar and Kitaf districts, along with two more in Qahza, southeast of Saada.

Houthi Claims of Retaliation

The Houthis announced their ninth attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea, claiming their forces struck American targets in response to U.S. operations.

“In a statement early on Wednesday, the Yemeni armed forces said its missile, drone, and naval forces struck the targets in response to US attacks against the Arab country and on the 10th anniversary of the Yemeni National Resistance on March 26,” Iran’s IRNA media reported.

The Houthis also reiterated their commitment to supporting Palestinian militants. “In line with defending the rights of the Palestinian people in Gaza and to continue supporting them, the Yemeni [Houthi] drone unit targeted the Israeli military positions in the occupied Jaffa,” the statement said.

U.S. airstrikes have targeted Houthi positions in eight of Yemen’s 21 governorates, significantly weakening the militia's capabilities. However, the Houthis remain defiant, vowing to continue their attacks on Israel and the U.S. military presence in the region.

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