Sun Apr 06 05:32:46 UTC 2025: ## US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Dozens; Trump Releases Controversial Video

**Dubai, UAE – April 6, 2025** – US airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least 69 people, according to Houthi rebels, escalating the conflict following a series of attacks on Red Sea shipping. The strikes, launched under President Donald Trump’s administration, represent a significant expansion of US military action in Yemen compared to the previous Biden administration.

The escalating conflict began after the Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group, threatened to target ships linked to Israel in retaliation for the blockade of aid to Gaza. This led to a campaign of over 200 US airstrikes targeting Houthi military and leadership personnel, infrastructure, and communications networks across multiple governorates.

The Houthis reported at least 69 deaths, with two confirmed fatalities and four injuries from an overnight strike in Saada. However, the true casualty count remains unclear. President Trump released a video appearing to show a drone strike that resulted in a significant number of casualties, claiming the target was a Houthi gathering planning an attack. The US military has not verified or commented on this video.

The scale of the operation and the targeting of high-ranking Houthi officials marks a significant shift in US strategy, moving beyond previous limitations focused solely on launch sites. Yemen expert Mohammed al-Basha highlighted the increased intensity and scope of the airstrikes, noting the targeting of command nodes and previously untouched tunnel networks.

Reports from the rebel-controlled SABA news agency claim a strike in Hodeida, during Eid al-Fitr celebrations, resulted in numerous casualties, but this is disputed by other sources and contradicts previous Houthi reporting. Social media suggests that a senior Houthi police colonel was among those killed.

The intensified US campaign raises concerns about civilian casualties and further complicates the already devastating conflict in Yemen, raising the stakes for both sides and casting doubt on any quick resolution. The Trump administration has repeatedly linked the airstrikes to pressure Iran regarding its nuclear program.

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