American airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis persisted into early Tuesday, with the group reporting that an attack in the capital, Sanaa, left at least two dead and over a dozen injured, Associated Press reported.
Now in its 10th consecutive day, the US military campaign shows no signs of slowing. The strikes aim to weaken the Houthis — who pose a threat to maritime trade and Israel — while also increasing pressure on Iran, their primary backer.
The US has not disclosed specific targets, though National Security Advisor Mike Waltz claimed the attacks have “eliminated key Houthi leadership, including their top missile specialist.” However, the Houthis have yet to confirm these losses, and in the past, they have downplayed setbacks while exaggerating their offensive capabilities against American warships.
“We’ve hit their headquarters, communications hubs, weapons factories, and even facilities producing over-the-water drones,” Waltz said in an interview with CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday.
On Sunday, a suspected US airstrike struck a building in a western district of Sanaa, reportedly killing two people and injuring 13 others, according to the SABA news agency.
Footage released by the Houthis showed a collapsed structure, debris, and bloodstains covering the ground. A neighbouring building remained intact, suggesting that US forces may have used a lower-yield warhead.
The Houthis also reported American airstrikes on sites in Saada — considered a rebel stronghold — as well as the Red Sea port city of Hodeida and Marib province, which contains vital oil and gas fields controlled by Yemen’s exiled central government. The strikes extended into early Tuesday, coinciding with a Houthi missile attack on Israel.
