US Conducts Airstrike on Houthi Targets in Yemen, Trump Shares Footage
In a recent development concerning the ongoing conflict in Yemen, former US President Donald Trump released a video purportedly showing a military strike against Houthi forces. The footage, allegedly captured by a drone, depicts a group of individuals gathered in a rural area just prior to the strike. An explosive device can be seen descending from the sky, resulting in a significant blast and creating a large crater in the ground, while two vehicles are visible in the aftermath.
Trump commented on the incident, stating that the individuals were preparing for an attack, claiming that the strike would prevent such actions in the future. This assertion, however, has been met with skepticism online, with some observers suggesting that the individuals in the footage were merely civilians participating in a local tribal gathering.
The Houthi movement, which controls substantial portions of Yemen, including the capital city of Sanaa, has been involved in various military operations that have included attacks on maritime vessels in the strategically important Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The group has also launched ballistic missile strikes towards Israel in support of the Palestinian cause.
In response to these threats, the US military has intensified its operations in Yemen, with Trump previously asserting his commitment to ensuring safe navigation in critical shipping lanes. He warned the Houthis to cease their attacks, indicating that failure to comply would result in severe consequences.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree reiterated the group's stance on supporting Palestinian rights, declaring that they would not abandon their responsibilities, regardless of the potential fallout from their actions.
