The U.S. military conducted new airstrikes in Yemen's northern Saada province on Tuesday, targeting the Majz district, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. The latest escalation follows repeated clashes between Houthi forces and U.S.-led coalition operations, with tensions further inflamed by the group's claims of a hypersonic missile attack on an Israeli air base earlier that day.
Houthi authorities stated their missile "successfully achieved its goal" at Israel's Nevatim Air Base, but the Israeli military countered that the projectile was intercepted before entering Israeli airspace. These exchanges coincide with renewed Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which reportedly killed over 400 people and ended a fragile ceasefire. Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi has vowed intensified military actions against Israel unless attacks on Gaza cease.
Regional instability has surged since Saturday, when U.S. President Donald Trump authorized additional airstrikes in response to Houthi threats against Red Sea shipping lanes. The group recently announced resumed targeting of Israeli-linked vessels until humanitarian aid reaches Gaza. Casualty reports from Tuesday's U.S. strikes remain unconfirmed as of publication.
International observers warn that sustained hostilities risk widening the conflict, with global markets closely monitoring energy and maritime security implications. Analysts highlight potential disruptions to key trade routes, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which handles 10% of global oil shipments.
