16.03.2025 00:00
Following the statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, "Today I ordered the United States Army to initiate a decisive and strong military operation against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen," the U.S. Central Command shared the first images related to the attacks in Yemen.
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The U.S. military has begun striking Houthi targets in Yemen from the air and sea. In his first statement regarding the attacks, U.S. President Donald Trump said, "Today, I ordered the United States Army to initiate a decisive and strong military operation against Houthi terrorists in Yemen. Houthis; your time is up, your attacks must stop, if they do not, hell will rain down upon you."
NINE PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN THE ATTACKS
The Houthi Ministry of Health announced that nine people have lost their lives so far in the U.S. attacks. Additionally, nine civilians were injured in the attacks.
U.S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE: AMERICA WILL NOT BACK DOWN
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made a statement on social media following Trump's remarks. Hegseth stated that there would be "no tolerance" for Houthi attacks on American ships, planes, and troops, saying, "Freedom of navigation will be restored. America, under President Donald Trump, will NEVER back down."
FIRST IMAGES RELEASED
Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command released the first images related to the attacks. The command noted in its post, "U.S. Central Command has launched a series of operations consisting of precise strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on March 15, aimed at protecting American interests, deterring enemies, and restoring freedom of navigation."
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