Why it matters:
The strikes come as Yemen’s Ansarullah forces continue to launch unprecedented operations against Israeli and Western interests in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, challenging U.S. and U.K. efforts to deter Ansarallah attacks amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
The Big Picture:
The continued U.S. airstrikes on Yemen are a clear manifestation of Washington’s aggressive military approach in the region, aimed at suppressing independent nations that stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.The Yemeni nation, under siege, continues to exercise its legitimate right to defend itself and support the oppressed people of Gaza. These developments expose the desperation of the U.S. and its allies, whose military actions are failing to curb the will of a nation committed to justice and resistance.
Key points:
- The U.S. has intensified its air campaign against Yemen by targeting multiple provinces, signaling a deeper engagement in the Red Sea conflict linked to the Gaza war.
- Despite sustained airstrikes, Yemeni armed forces remain active, targeting Israeli-linked maritime assets and U.S. naval forces as part of their stated support for the Palestinian cause.
- The ongoing conflict in Gaza has triggered a chain reaction across the region, drawing in the U.S. and U.K. militarily and turning Yemen into a key front in the broader geopolitical and resistance-driven confrontation.
Go deeper:
Since the escalation of violence in Gaza, Yemen’s Ansarullah forces have broadened their operations in solidarity with Palestinians, claiming responsibility for attacks that have reached into the heart of occupied territories and struck strategic maritime targets.
ahmad shirzadian
