U.S. Continues Sustained Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen Through Late March 2025

U.S. Central Command released a statement on March 29, 2025, confirming strikes on Houthi targets, accompanied by videos of the operations.

YEMEN — Since March 15, 2025, at approximately 18:00 UTC, the United States has conducted sustained airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, targeting sites linked to attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. U.S. Central Command released a statement on March 29, 2025, confirming strikes on Houthi targets, accompanied by videos of the operations.

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This ongoing campaign, now in its third week, aims to protect vital maritime routes for global trade. The Houthis have stated that their attacks on ships are a response to Israel’s blockade of Gaza, but no direct evidence indicates that the U.S. strikes are specifically addressing the Gaza blockade.

On March 17, 2025, U.S. Central Command reported over 30 targets hit to secure shipping lanes, reflecting a broader policy of holding the Houthis accountable for threatening maritime commerce.

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