U.S. launches airstrikes on Yemen

The United States has vowed to continue attacks on Yemen’s Houthi
rebels until the Iran-backed group stops targeting military and
commercial shipping in the Red Sea


RED SEA ATTACKS TIMELINE

Nov 2023: Houthis begin targeting
shipping, saying they are acting
in solidarity with Palestinians over
Israel’s war in Gaza

Attacks disrupt global commerce
and set U.S. military off on costly
campaign to intercept Houthi
missiles and drones

Jan 2025: Houthis suspend
attacks when Israel and Hamas
agree to Gaza ceasefire

Mar 11: Houthis say they are
resuming attacks on Israeli ships
due to ongoing Gaza blockade

Mar 15: At least
53 people reportedly
killed in first U.S.
strikes on Yemen
under President
Donald Trump

Mar 16: Houthis’ retaliatory attack
on U.S. aircraft carrier group fails
to hit any vessels


U.S. strikes,
Mar 15

ERITREA
ETHIOPIA
Dahyan
RED SEA
DJIBOUTI
SAUDI ARABIA
Saada
Sanaa
Hodeida
Taiz
Aden
Bab al-Mandab Strait
Houthi-controlled territory
Marib
YEMEN
GULF OF ADEN
SOMALIA
100km
60 miles


Sources: BBC, Liveuamap, Reuters 
Picture: Getty Images 
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