Sanaa [Yemen], April 19 (ANI): Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed to continue military operations against Israel and the United States following deadly U.S. airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port that killed at least 74 people, according to CNN.
“Yemen will not back down from continuing its support operations for the Palestinian people until the Israeli aggression on Gaza stops and the siege is lifted,” the Houthi-controlled armed forces said in a statement.
The group warned that further U.S. “aggression” would “only lead to further targeting, engagement, and confrontation.”
The strikes on Thursday marked one of the deadliest attacks in Yemen, leaving at least 74 dead and 171 others injured, reported Al Jazeera. The Hodeidah health office earlier reported at least 38 fatalities and over 100 wounded.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes aimed to cut off the Houthis’ fuel and revenue sources. “The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis,” CENTCOM said on social media.
Since mid-March, the U.S. has been conducting airstrikes targeting Houthi oil refineries, missile sites, and airports. These operations are part of an effort to curb the group’s ability to disrupt international shipping and launch attacks.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s use of “overwhelming force” until the Houthis are stopped from targeting vessels in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have launched multiple missiles at Israel and disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, actions they say are in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attacks.
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