US assault on Yemen: 11 airstrikes hit Sana'a
US aircraft launched five airstrikes on Bani Hushaysh district, one on Jabal Nuqum, three on the Faj Attan area in Ma'een district, and two on a farm in Al-Ma'amar of Hamdan district, the outlet reported.
No reports of casualties have been confirmed so far.
The attack comes just hours after the US military announced the arrival of a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East to protect commercial shipping routes.
Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) with its air wing consisting of F-35C Lightning IIs works alongside the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. pic.twitter.com/c2p4yxmBpj
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 10, 2025
Since March 15, 2025, more than 200 US strikes have targeted sites belonging to Ansarallah, according to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. 'They've taken out critical members who were launching strikes on naval ships and on commercial vessels and this operation will not stop until the freedom of navigation in this region is restored,' she said.
The escalation came after the Houthis announced on March 12 that their ban on Israeli ships transiting the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Gulf of Aden had taken effect. They warned of further action in response to Israel's continued blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, where hostilities have killed over 61,709 people and injured more than 111,588, according to Al-Jazeera tracker.
The group's attacks have disrupted the vital maritime corridor through which around 12% of global shipping typically passes, forcing many companies to reroute along a much longer path around Africa.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Amnesty International: Iraq must block or amend protest bill
Shafaq News – Baghdad On Friday, Amnesty International called on Iraqi lawmakers to reject or amend a proposed law on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, warning that it could further restrict civic space and violate fundamental rights. The draft legislation is scheduled for a parliamentary vote on August 2. Amnesty's Iraq researcher, Razaw Salihy, cautioned that the bill—if passed in its current form—would add to the tools already used by authorities to suppress dissent and silence critical voices. She emphasized that the law threatens Iraq's obligations under both its constitution and international human rights agreements. 'Lawmakers must not allow this proposal to become another mechanism for stifling public discourse,' Salihy said. Human rights defenders, journalists, and protesters across Iraq already face harassment, intimidation, and arrest—often under vague defamation laws and penal code articles incompatible with free speech protections. Amnesty highlighted that those speaking out against corruption or poor services are frequently targeted, especially in the context of worsening living conditions and persistent shortages of water, electricity, and basic infrastructure.
Shafaq News
3 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Trump moves nuclear subs after Medvedev's threats
Shafaq News – Washington On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to reposition 'in the appropriate regions' in response to what he described as 'foolish and inflammatory' statements by Russia's Deputy Security Council Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev. Trump did not disclose the submarines' destinations or any specific red lines. Earlier, Medvedev posted on Telegram, referring to Russia's rumored Dead Hand nuclear system, an automated strategic deterrent designed to launch a retaliatory nuclear strike even if the country's top leadership is incapacitated. His remark followed Trump's dismissal of the economies of both Russia and India as 'dead,' adding, 'They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.'
Shafaq News
3 hours ago
- Shafaq News
Israel military claims interception of Yemeni missile
Shafaq News – Middle East On Friday, a ballistic missile launched from Yemen was intercepted over Israel, according to the military, as air raid sirens were activated across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea region. Israel's Air Force announced on X that its defense systems had neutralized the threat, marking the 15th missile fired from Yemen within a month. חיל-האוויר יירט טיל אחד ששוגר מתימן, בהמשך להתרעות שהופעלו לפני זמן קצר במספר מרחבים בשטח המדינה.ההתרעות הופעלו על פי מדיניות. — Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) August 1, 2025 The Houthis (Ansarallah) later confirmed firing the missile, making it 67 ballistic missiles and 18 armed drones launched toward Israel since hostilities resumed in Gaza in March. بيان القوات المسلحة اليمنية بشأن تنفيذ عملية عسكرية استهدفت مطار اللد في منطقة يافا المحتلة وذلك بصاروخ باليستي فرط صوتي نوع فلسطين2.بتاريخ1_8_2025م — العميد يحيى سريع (@army21yemen) August 1, 2025
