US Airstrike on Yemen’s Ras Isa Port: In a shocking turn of events, the death toll has now reached 80 after a powerful US airstrike hit Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port on Friday. The port, located in western Yemen, was completely devastated. Most of those killed were civilians and rescue workers. This tragic incident has become the deadliest since the US restarted its military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
According to the Houthi-run health ministry, around 150 people were also injured. Many of them were working or present around the port when the bombs fell. The site has been one of Yemen’s most important oil ports, making this attack not just deadly, but also a massive economic blow to the country.
The Houthis are furious and have promised revenge. Soon after the airstrikes, they claimed responsibility for targeting two US aircraft carriers and a military base near Israel’s main airport. Their military spokesperson Yahya Saree said America’s actions would only lead to more attacks, battles, and confrontations in the region.
The timing of this attack is also raising eyebrows. Former US President Donald Trump, now back in the White House, has taken a more aggressive stance. Just recently, he had warned of strong action against the Houthis following their attacks on Red Sea shipping routes. It seems this strike is a follow-up to that warning.
Iran, a key supporter of the Houthis, has called the attack “barbaric”, while Hamas also condemned the move, calling it a “blatant act of aggression”. Amid all this, the international community is now growing more worried about the situation getting out of hand.
To make things worse, the airstrikes have sparked massive protests. Over 400 rallies took place across Yemen, with angry citizens demanding an end to foreign interference in their country. Many held banners and shouted slogans against the US and Israel, blaming them for the growing violence.
The Ras Isa terminal, which was hit, has a storage capacity of 3 million barrels and was Yemen’s first major oil export port. It is a big loss not just in terms of infrastructure, but also for the future of Yemen’s economy.
Experts believe this strike sends a strong message to Iran, especially with nuclear talks set to begin again. But they are also questioning how effective and necessary this military action was, especially when peace in the region is already hanging by a thread.
As of now, both sides are preparing for more action. The Houthis have already warned of new maritime attacks that could affect global shipping. And the US has made it clear that they will continue striking unless the Houthis stop attacking ships in the Red Sea.
This latest episode has once again shown how complex the Yemen conflict is. For years, the country has been torn apart by internal fighting and foreign interference. The latest airstrikes have only added fuel to the fire.
World leaders are now urging all parties to show restraint and return to the negotiation table. But with tensions this high, peace still seems like a distant dream. Yemenis continue to suffer, and the hope is that things do not spiral further out of control.
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