The Houthi rebels' television network Al Masirah reports that American aircraft have conducted strikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, following a wave of US attacks in Hodeidah on Wednesday. According to a Saudi report, seven American strikes targeted Houthi weapons depots. However, shortly after the American operation, the Yemeni terror organization launched a ballistic missile toward Israel before dawn, which was intercepted outside the country's airspace.
The missile launch triggered a series of alarms across central Israel and the Jerusalem area. No casualties were reported except for anxiety victims and those injured while rushing to shelter. This marks the second ballistic missile fired toward Israeli territory since the end of the ceasefire with the Hamas terror organization and the resumption of military operations in Gaza under Operation Strength and Sword.
President Donald Trump addressed the escalating situation on Wednesday via Truth Social, demanding that Iran cease its support to the Houthis: "Reports are coming in that while Iran has lessened its intensity on Military Equipment and General Support to the Houthis, they are still sending large levels of Supplies. Iran must stop the sending of these Supplies IMMEDIATELY." The president added a stark warning: "Tremendous damage has been inflicted upon the Houthi barbarians, and watch how it will get progressively worse — It's not even a fair fight, and never will be. They will be completely annihilated!"
On Monday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria claimed that the aircraft carrier Harry Truman was attacked by their forces for the second time within 24 hours using unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi declared they are "enforcing a blockade" against US vessels in response to the operation.
Meanwhile, American media reported that US ships had intercepted numerous Houthi drones since the beginning of the operation declared by the president on Sunday. A senior security source stated the drones launched toward the aircraft carrier Harry Truman were shot down "long before" they posed a serious threat. Additionally, an American source told Reuters that the Houthis attempted a failed missile launch that fell off Yemen's coast.
