U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use 'overwhelming lethal force' until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use "overwhelming lethal force" until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.The Associated PressSmoke rises from a location reportedly struck by U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. U.S.
He also warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group, promising to hold the country "fully accountable" for the actions of its proxy. The airstrikes come a few days after the Houthis said they would resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing in waters off Yemen in response to Israel's blockade on Gaza. There have been no Houthi attacks reported since then.
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