US air strikes on Yemen escalate, targeting civilians and Houthi leaders

The latest US air strikes against Yemen’s Houthis have ramped up significantly, according to an Associated Press review, with attacks now targeting not just launch sites but also urban neighbourhoods and high-ranking Houthi figures.

Dozens have been killed, including civilians and children, as the intensity of the strikes increases.

This shift marks a stark departure from the more restrained approach of the Biden administration, which limited operations while Arab allies sought peace with the Houthis.

The escalation comes as the Houthis vowed to resume attacks on Israeli targets, responding to Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza and the ongoing onslought.