The United States has launched another wave of airstrikes against the Houthis, according to overnight reports from Yemen (Monday to Tuesday). Al-Masirah, the media outlet affiliated with the Houthi rebels, reported that the strikes targeted sites in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The operation was carried out by American aircraft, which conducted three aerial attacks on Houthi positions.
Hundreds Killed in the Organization’s Ranks
American sources told the Saudi news channel Al Arabiya that since the beginning of the U.S. campaign against the rebels, more than 500 Houthi fighters have been killed. The casualties include both rank-and-file operatives and senior military commanders.
U.S. Operation Launched in Response to Houthi Attacks on Naval Vessels
The United States launched a special military operation against the Houthis several months ago, following the group’s continued attacks on U.S. Navy ships. Houthi assaults on maritime routes near the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandab Strait compelled the U.S. to initiate a broad campaign against the terrorist group.
Secret Meeting
This week, the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Houthi leaders held a private and confidential meeting in response to the strikes on the organization’s infrastructure. The meeting took place at a secret location out of concern that the site might be targeted. Senior figures discussed the organization’s resilience in the face of the repeated U.S. attacks.
Distrust Among Leadership
The report also noted that several senior officials were not invited to the meeting due to a lack of trust. Only individuals from Saada—the Houthis’ dominant power base—were included. The exclusion of top figures, including Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Political Council Sadeq Amin Abu Rass, sparked outrage within the Houthi political leadership.
