At least 38 killed, 102 injured in US air strikes on Yemen: Report
At least 38 people have been killed and 102 injured in US airstrikes on the Ras Isa fuel port in western Yemen, according to reports from Houthi-run media, including Al Masirah TV and the Houthi-run health ministry’s regional branch. The casualties were reportedly port workers affected by the strikes, which targeted the oil terminal in Hodeidah province.
These airstrikes represent one of the deadliest days since the United States intensified its military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen starting in mid-March 2025. The US Central Command stated that the strikes aimed to “degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis,” who have been accused of exploiting the port for unlawful revenue. The US has emphasized that the operations are not intended to harm the Yemeni civilian population, who are described as wanting to live peacefully free from Houthi control.
The US campaign against the Houthis is a response to the group’s attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, which have been ongoing since November 2023. The Houthis justify their attacks as solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict but have paused during ceasefires. The US military operations have included strikes on oil facilities, airports, and missile sites, with President Donald Trump pledging to use “overwhelming force” to prevent further Houthi attacks on maritime traffic.
While the US claims to have killed several Houthi leaders and degraded their capabilities, reports indicate that the upper levels of Houthi military and political leadership remain largely intact. The strikes have also caused significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, drawing condemnation from the Houthis, who label the attacks as war crimes and vow retaliation.
The recent US airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port have resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 100 injuries, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the US and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
