A recent report from Houthi-run media in Yemen reveals that at least 38 individuals lost their lives in US air strikes on a fuel port at Ras Isa, with an additional 102 individuals sustaining injuries. These strikes, part of a military campaign initiated by the Trump administration against the Iran-backed Houthi group, mark one of the deadliest incidents since the campaign’s launch. The US has stated that these strikes will persist unless the Houthis cease their targeting of Red Sea shipping lanes, a practice that has been ongoing since November 2023.

The Houthis attribute their attacks to a protest against the war in Gaza, pausing only during a temporary ceasefire earlier this year, with no claims made since the resumption of the Israeli offensive in March. US Central Command defended its actions as an effort to undermine the economic power of the Houthis, emphasizing that the strike was not intended to harm the Yemeni people but rather to assist them in breaking free from Houthi control and fostering peace.

The Biden administration has previously conducted similar missile strikes against the Houthis in response to their attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. While the US has not officially commented on the reported casualties from this recent incident, the situation underscores the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region.