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US Strikes Yemen's Ross Issa Fuelport: Houthi Rebels Report Over 70 Killed

FRANCE 24 EnglishMay 7, 20251 min10,427 views
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Deadly US Airstrike on Yemen

  • 🎯 The US conducted an airstrike on the Ross Issa Fuelport in Yemen, which Houthi rebels claim resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people.
  • 💥 Videos posted by US Central Command showed American bombers and missiles, though the exact filming date of the footage remains unclear.
  • ⚠️ Houthi sources report this attack as the deadliest US strike on Yemen in 15 months, with the US Central Command using the hashtag "Houthis are terrorists."

Civilian Impact and Houthi Response

  • 💔 Protests have erupted across Yemen due to near-daily bombings that have damaged civilian infrastructure and caused significant casualties.
  • 🗣️ The United States initially stated its strikes targeted only Houthi military objectives, not civilians or the Yemeni people.
  • 🚢 The Houthi militant group, aligned with Iran, began attacking international shipping vessels and targeting Israel shortly after the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
  • 🚫 The Trump administration has vowed to continue its military offensive until the Houthis cease their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
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