US Airstrikes Hit Ras Isa Port

The United States conducted a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port, a facility controlled by the Houthis, resulting in at least 74 deaths and 171 injuries. This operation, part of an intensified military campaign under President Donald Trump, aimed to cut off the Houthis's fuel supply and illegal revenue, which the US claims funds their terrorist activities. The strikes caused massive explosions, fires, and oil leakage into the Red Sea, destroying critical infrastructure. The Houthis denounced the attacks as a violation of Yemen's sovereignty and a direct targeting of its people, stating the port is a vital civilian facility. The US Central Command confirmed the strikes, emphasizing their intent to degrade the Houthis's economic power and linking the campaign to broader efforts against Iran's nuclear ambitions. Following the airstrikes, the Houthis launched a missile towards Israel, which was intercepted. The event further internationalizes Yemen's civil war, with the US also alleging a Chinese satellite company's support for Houthi attacks.