Suspected US airstrikes targeted areas around Yemen’s rebel-held capital, Sanaa, overnight, killing at least three people, including a child, according to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The strikes also wounded 12 others and caused significant damage to infrastructure in the region. The attacks, which began on March 15, have intensified in recent days, with the latest round marking the first time a vehicle was targeted in this campaign.
The Houthi-controlled Al-Masirah satellite news channel aired footage showing shattered glass and damaged homes in Sanaa, though the specific targets of the strikes remain unclear. The rebels claim the sites had military or intelligence functions. Another strike in Hajjah governorate reportedly killed two people and injured a child.
This escalation follows threats from the Houthis to target Israeli ships over aid blockages in Gaza. The group has previously attacked merchant vessels and launched strikes against American warships, raising concerns about regional stability.
