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Over 750 Strikes Approved as U.S. Intensifies Bombardment in Yemen
Since mid-March, the United States has authorized more than 750 airstrikes in Yemen as part of its escalating campaign against Houthi targets. The strikes come amid heightened tensions and increased military engagement in the region.
Local reports, including those from Houthi sources, show the aftermath of the strikes in areas like Saada, where civilians have been seen assessing the damage. The Houthis allege that U.S. airstrikes recently hit a prison, resulting in the deaths of 68 people.
According to Houthi claims, they have shot down seven U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones over a six-week span, inflicting more than $200 million in damages to U.S. military resources. However, Washington has not confirmed these figures.
The strategic impact of targeting the Houthi leadership remains debated. Analysts argue that the group's structure—rooted in Zaydi Shia Islam—means leadership succession is tightly linked to religious legitimacy and lineage. As such, even a high-profile assassination may not dismantle the movement.
Maysaa Shuja Al-Deen, a senior researcher at the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, recently wrote in The Yemen Review that without a credible Zaydi authority to mediate any transition, internal divisions could deepen. In such a case, Iran’s role—given its support for the Houthis—could be decisive in shaping the group’s trajectory.
The ongoing violence across the Middle East, including the devastation in Gaza and Israel since October 2023, has shocked global audiences and emphasized the urgent need for clear, credible reporting.
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