Sun Mar 16 03:19:17 UTC 2025: ## Trump Orders Airstrikes in Yemen Targeting Houthi Rebels
**Sanaa, Yemen – March 16, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The strikes, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties according to Houthi claims, aim to counter attacks on shipping lanes in a vital maritime corridor.
President Trump stated on social media that the strikes targeted Houthi bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American assets and restore navigational freedom. He vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks. The Houthis reported 13 civilian deaths in the capital, Sanaa.
The President also issued a warning to Iran, holding the country “fully accountable” for the actions of its proxy, the Houthi rebels. This action follows a recent letter from President Trump to Iranian leaders proposing a resumption of bilateral talks concerning Iran’s nuclear program. The President has reiterated his determination to prevent Iran from operationalizing its nuclear weapons program.
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