US Strikes Yemen Oil Port, Accuses Chinese Firm of Aiding Houthis

US Strikes on Yemen

• 🎯 The US military conducted overnight strikes on the Ras Issa fuel port in Yemen, aiming to disrupt Houthi supply and funding.
• ⚠️ The attacks resulted in at least 38 workers killed and over 100 injured, according to Houthi-run media.
• 💥 Large fires were observed at the port following the strikes.

China's Role in Houthi Attacks

• 🛰️ The US has accused Chiang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited, a Chinese firm, of directly supporting Iran-backed Houthi attacks on US interests.
• 🗣️ US officials stated that Beijing's support for this company, even after private engagements, contradicts China's claims of supporting peace.
• 🚫 The US declared it will not tolerate any entity providing support to foreign terrorist organizations like the Houthis.

Broader Context of Conflict

• 🚢 The US has been conducting near-daily air strikes against the Houthis since March 15 to end their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
• 🌍 The transcript highlights China's consistent attempts to portray itself as a global peacemaker, while its companies allegedly provide support to entities like Russia, North Korea, and Iran's proxies.