The United States carried out a series of airstrikes in Yemen on Saturday, targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in what officials described as a move to “defend American interests.” The attacks, ordered by President Donald Trump, resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people, according to Reuters. The strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns over a broader regional conflict.

The US Central Command released images of fighter jets taking off from an aircraft carrier and a bomb striking a compound in Yemen. Officials stated that the strikes were aimed at neutralizing Houthi positions that posed a threat to American assets in the region. President Trump, addressing reporters, warned that the US was prepared to use “overwhelming lethal force” if necessary.

The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, have been engaged in a long-standing conflict with a Saudi-led coalition backed by the US. Washington has accused Iran of supplying the rebels with weapons, further fueling hostilities. The latest airstrikes come amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with analysts warning of potential retaliatory attacks by the Houthis on American