War in The Red Sea Escalates
CrossFireArabia- March 17, 2025
The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced a large-scale military operation against the US Navy in response to deadly American airstrikes on Yemen. The military confirmed that US forces launched 47 air raids targeting the capital, Sana’a, and seven other provinces.
In retaliation, Yemeni forces carried out a military operation against the USS Harry S. Truman and its warships in the northern Red Sea. According to the statement, the attack involved 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drones.
The Yemeni Armed Forces declared that they will not hesitate to target all US warships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. They emphasized that the American assault will only strengthen Yemen’s resistance according to the Quds News Network.
Additionally, the military reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the naval blockade on Israeli-linked ships. They stated that the blockade will continue until humanitarian aid reaches Gaza.
The Yemeni Ministry of Health had confirmed that the death toll from US airstrikes on multiple provinces rose to 31, with 101 people injured. Most of the victims are women and children.
Explosions shook the capital, Sana’a, as missiles struck several locations on Saturday. Local sources reported that residential areas were among the targets. Thick smoke and debris covered parts of the city. Houthi-affiliated media described the damage as severe.
Ansar Allah’s political office condemned the attack, calling it a direct act of war. The group stated that the US is serving Israel’s interests and vowed retaliation. Houthi leaders stated that the strikes would not stop their military operations against Israeli ships.
US officials confirmed the assault and warned that strikes could continue for weeks.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have targeted Israeli-linked ships in response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The US and UK launched earlier airstrikes on Yemen in 2024, hitting mostly civilian areas. The Houthis retaliated by expanding their operations against American and British warships.
