Yemen's Houthis launched 59 attacks against Israel, US warships since mid-March

IANS April 18, 2025 185 views

Yemen's Houthi rebels have dramatically escalated regional tensions by launching a series of coordinated attacks against US and Israeli targets. The Houthi leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, claimed 59 total strikes using missiles and drones since mid-March. The attacks are part of the group's protest against Israel's military operations in Gaza and US military presence in the region. Despite the Houthis' claims, the US military has downplayed the effectiveness and significance of these attacks.

"We have launched 30 ballistic missiles and drones against Israel" - Abdulmalik al-Houthi, Houthi Leader
Sanaa, April 18: Yemen's Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi has said his group had launched 26 attacks against Israel and 33 strikes on the US aircraft carrier and warships in the Red Sea since March 15.

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Houthis claim 26 attacks on Israel using missiles and drones

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33 strikes targeted US aircraft carrier and warships

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US Central Command dismisses Houthi attack claims as "outlandish"

In a televised speech aired by the group's al-Masirah TV on Thursday, the Houthi leader said the attacks on Israel were carried out using "30 ballistic missiles and drones," while those targeting the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its escorts involved "122 ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones".

However, the Israeli military has reportedly intercepted many of the Houthi projectiles before they reached targets, Xinhua news agency reported.

The US Central Command dismissed the Houthi claims of daily attacks on the US aircraft carrier as "outlandish" in a post on the social media platform X.

Meanwhile, the Houthi leader noted that the US military had conducted more than 900 airstrikes against his group's positions across northern Yemen during the past 30 days.

Tensions between the Houthi group and the US military have escalated since Washington resumed airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on March 15 to deter the group from attacking Israel and US warships in the Red Sea.

The Houthis, which control much of northern Yemen, said their attacks aim to press US-backed Israel to stop the offensive against the Gaza Strip and allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave.

Israel's Channel 12 News reported last Saturday that a Yemeni drone was intercepted near the Dead Sea within the Jordanian airspace before it could reach Israel.

The Jordanian army confirmed later last week that an unidentified drone entered Jordanian airspace and crashed in the Ma'in area of Madaba governorate, near the Dead Sea, and no casualties were reported.

Even since Israel renewed its intensive strikes in March across the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have been launching frequent attacks against Israeli and US targets.

Earlier last week, the Houthi military spokesperson claimed fresh attacks against the US aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman, and other US warships in the northern Red Sea.

On March 15, the US military resumed airstrikes against Houthi targets to deter the group from launching attacks against Israel and US warships in the Red Sea.

Reader Comments

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Michael T.
These escalating tensions are really concerning. While I understand the Houthis' stance on Gaza, attacking international shipping and military vessels only makes the situation worse for everyone. There's got to be a better way to protest than missile launches.
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Sarah K.
The numbers here don't add up - if they launched 122 missiles at US ships, we'd definitely be hearing more about it from Pentagon sources. The Houthis might be exaggerating their impact for propaganda purposes. 🤔
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James L.
This is getting out of hand. 900 airstrikes in 30 days? That's insane. The humanitarian situation in Yemen was already terrible before all this. When will the cycle of violence end?
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Aisha R.
Respectful criticism of the article: It would be helpful to include more context about why the Houthis are targeting Israel specifically. Their connection to the Gaza conflict isn't immediately clear to readers unfamiliar with Yemeni politics.
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Thomas W.
The fact that drones are getting intercepted near Jordan shows how far this conflict is spreading. This isn't just about Yemen anymore - it's affecting the whole region. Stay safe everyone in the area. 🙏
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Lisa P.
Interesting how both sides are claiming different versions of events. The Houthis say they're attacking daily, US says that's "outlandish." Makes you wonder where the truth really lies in this messy situation.

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