Mon Apr 07 02:31:05 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Houthis in Yemen

**Dubai, April 7, 2025** – U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, authorized by President Donald Trump, have killed at least 73 people over the weekend, according to Houthi rebels. The strikes, part of a wider campaign targeting the Iran-aligned group since March 15th, have expanded beyond previous limitations, now directly targeting Houthi leaders and infrastructure in populated areas.

The most significant attack, captured in a video released by President Trump, allegedly shows a drone strike killing over 70 Houthis gathered for a meeting. While the exact location remains undisclosed, the video depicts a large explosion and resulting crater. The White House claims over 200 strikes have been conducted.

Separate strikes in Sanaa and Saada killed at least six additional people, with the Houthis reporting casualties and injuries from damaged homes and a solar power shop. The strikes in Sanaa reportedly targeted a Houthi leader, reflecting a shift in strategy toward “decapitation” efforts.

Yemen’s exiled government claims the number of casualties is much higher, with Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani alleging the death of approximately 70 Houthi fighters, leaders, and Iranian Revolutionary Guard experts. This claim remains unsubstantiated.

Yemen expert Mohammed al-Basha suggests that the targeting strategy is increasingly aggressive, noting strikes against telecommunications, command centers, and tunnel networks in addition to direct attacks on Houthi gatherings. This escalation follows a series of Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, some of which were attributed to attacks targeting Israeli ships.

The U.S. Central Command has not confirmed details of the operations. The increased intensity of the airstrikes raises concerns about civilian casualties and the potential for further escalation of the conflict in Yemen. The Trump administration has linked the campaign to efforts to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. The Houthis, meanwhile, have not publicly acknowledged significant casualties among their leadership.

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