The latest US bombardment of Yemen has sparked condemnation from Houthi rebels, who have labeled the attack as a “war crime” and have vowed to retaliate. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the military campaign in Yemen will continue until the Houthi rebels are unable to strike ships in the Red Sea. Rubio also accused Iran of supporting the rebels, claiming that they could not attack vital shipping lanes without Iranian assistance.
The deadly airstrikes on Sanaa, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the death of more than 30 people and left 100 others injured. The US actions have raised concerns about the escalation of violence in the region and the impact it will have on the Yemeni population.
Elizabeth Kendall, a Middle East Analyst at the University of Cambridge, shed light on the US motives behind targeting the Houthi military capabilities at this moment. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has already taken a heavy toll on the civilian population, and further military escalation could worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in the country.
The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with no clear end in sight to the conflict. The Houthis’ promise of retaliation and the US determination to continue its military campaign raise concerns about the future of the region and the impact on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
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