Publish: 08:53, 16 Mar, 2025

US launch large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, 24 killed

Online Desk
US launch large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, 24 killed
Photo - Collected

U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 24 people at the start of a campaign expected to last many days, reports the Reuters .

Trump also warned Iran, the Houthis' main backer, that it needed to immediately halt support for the group. He said if Iran threatened the United States, "America will hold you fully accountable and, we won't be nice about it!"

The unfolding strikes - which one U.S. official told Reuters might continue for weeks - represent the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since Trump took office in January. It came as the United States ramps up sanctions pressure on Tehran while trying to bring it to the negotiating table over its nuclear program.

“To all Houthi terrorists, your time is up, and your attacks must stop, starting today. If they don’t, hell will rain down upon you like nothing you have ever seen before!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

At least 13 civilians were killed and nine injured in U.S. strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.

At least 11 others, including four children and one woman, were killed and 14 were injured in a U.S. strike on the northern province of Saada, the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported.

The Houthis' political bureau described the attacks as a "war crime."

"Our Yemeni armed forces are fully prepared to respond to escalation with escalation," it said in a statement.

Residents in Sanaa said the strikes hit a building in a Houthi stronghold.

"The explosions were violent and shook the neighborhood like an earthquake. They terrified our women and children," one of the residents, who gave his name as Abdullah Yahia, told Reuters.

Another strike on a power station in the town of Dahyan in Saada led to a power cut, Al-Masirah TV reported early on Sunday. Dahyan is where Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the enigmatic leader of the Houthis, often meets his visitors.

Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan

More News
Top US, Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine
Top US, Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members
Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine
Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine
At least 32 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
At least 32 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
10 killed in Missouri as tornadoes sweep through southern US
10 killed in Missouri as tornadoes sweep through southern US
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza
Time for action, not empty words: Starmer
Time for action, not empty words: Starmer
South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'
South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'
US congress averts government shutdown
US congress averts government shutdown
Trump says Islamic state's leader eliminated in Iraq
Trump says Islamic state's leader eliminated in Iraq
Baloch militants claim they escaped with 214 hostages
Baloch militants claim they escaped with 214 hostages
US imposes visa bans on Thai officials
US imposes visa bans on Thai officials
Latest News
AR Rahman hospitalised
AR Rahman hospitalised
1 second ago | Entertainment
Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12: Local official
Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12: Local official
7 minutes ago | National
10 timeless habits to reconnect and nourish your soul
10 timeless habits to reconnect and nourish your soul
9 minutes ago | Lifestyle
Can aspirin help fight cancer?
Can aspirin help fight cancer?
22 minutes ago | Lifestyle
New Zealand romp to nine-wicket win in first Pakistan T20
New Zealand romp to nine-wicket win in first Pakistan T20
27 minutes ago | Sports
Reforms to make Bangladesh one of the perfect democracies
Reforms to make Bangladesh one of the perfect democracies
34 minutes ago | National
Top US, Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine
Top US, Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine
50 minutes ago | International
Hidden dangers of weight loss
Hidden dangers of weight loss
51 minutes ago | Lifestyle
NASA's stranded astronauts greet their replacements at space station
NASA's stranded astronauts greet their replacements at space station
59 minutes ago | Tech
BNP to introduce three secretary generals
BNP to introduce three secretary generals
1 hour ago | Special
UN Secretary General leaves Dhaka
UN Secretary General leaves Dhaka
1 hour ago | National
Five protein-rich alternatives to meat during Ramadan
Five protein-rich alternatives to meat during Ramadan
1 hour ago | Lifestyle
David Warner set for Telugu film debut with cameo in ‘Robinhood’
David Warner set for Telugu film debut with cameo in ‘Robinhood’
1 hour ago | Entertainment
Weather Forecast: Mild heat wave sweeps across several districts
Weather Forecast: Mild heat wave sweeps across several districts
1 hour ago | National
China’s Baidu unveils two new AI models amid rising competition
China’s Baidu unveils two new AI models amid rising competition
1 hour ago | Tech
Bangladeshi migrant flow increases on Mediterranean route to Europe
Bangladeshi migrant flow increases on Mediterranean route to Europe
1 hour ago | National
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members
1 hour ago | International
Train tickets for March 26 available online
Train tickets for March 26 available online
2 hours ago | National
Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine
Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine
2 hours ago | International
Bashundhara Shuvosangho distributes Iftar among job holders
Bashundhara Shuvosangho distributes Iftar among job holders
2 hours ago | Shuvosangho
Indian loan disbursements below expectations, projects under review
Indian loan disbursements below expectations, projects under review
2 hours ago | Business
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top
2 hours ago | Sports
Dhaka ranks 15th today in global air pollution
Dhaka ranks 15th today in global air pollution
2 hours ago | City
OpenAI and Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift
OpenAI and Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift
2 hours ago | Tech
Protect us from misinformation: CA to UN chief
Protect us from misinformation: CA to UN chief
3 hours ago | National
US launch large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, 24 killed
US launch large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, 24 killed
3 hours ago | International
At least 32 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
At least 32 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
3 hours ago | International
Amitabh Bachchan returns as Ashwatthama in 'Kalki 2'
Amitabh Bachchan returns as Ashwatthama in 'Kalki 2'
3 hours ago | Entertainment
Inclusive societies stronger, more resilient: Guterres
Inclusive societies stronger, more resilient: Guterres
3 hours ago | National
10 killed in Missouri as tornadoes sweep through southern US
10 killed in Missouri as tornadoes sweep through southern US
13 hours ago | International
Most Read
UN Secretary-General inaugurates UN House
UN Secretary-General inaugurates UN House
23 hours ago | National
Struggling with reader’s block? Try these 3 simple solutions
Struggling with reader’s block? Try these 3 simple solutions
21 hours ago | Lifestyle
26,250 tonnes of rice arrive at Ctg port from Pakistan
26,250 tonnes of rice arrive at Ctg port from Pakistan
21 hours ago | Business
Abrar Fahad murder case: HC verdict on Sunday
Abrar Fahad murder case: HC verdict on Sunday
22 hours ago | National
Bangladesh Pratidin marks 15 years of fearless journalism
Bangladesh Pratidin marks 15 years of fearless journalism
23 hours ago | National
10-year-old sets record by memorizing 280 digits of Pi in one minute
10-year-old sets record by memorizing 280 digits of Pi in one minute
22 hours ago | Lifestyle
New movies, shows, music, and games to stream this week
New movies, shows, music, and games to stream this week
23 hours ago | Entertainment
Playing with dogs can ease stress for both: Study
Playing with dogs can ease stress for both: Study
20 hours ago | Lifestyle
Google to replace Google Assistant with Gemini
Google to replace Google Assistant with Gemini
23 hours ago | Tech
2.26 crore children to get Vitamin A Plus capsules
2.26 crore children to get Vitamin A Plus capsules
23 hours ago | National
UN chief calls for more support for Rohingyas
UN chief calls for more support for Rohingyas
16 hours ago | National
Rains, thundershowers likely in parts of country in 5 days
Rains, thundershowers likely in parts of country in 5 days
23 hours ago | National
'We are committed to people for reforms and trial of genocide'
'We are committed to people for reforms and trial of genocide'
16 hours ago | National
Trade through Hili land port halted for India’s Holi festival
Trade through Hili land port halted for India’s Holi festival
23 hours ago | Business
Train tickets for March 26 available online
Train tickets for March 26 available online
2 hours ago | National
'People want to get back country's ownership through exercising voting rights’
'People want to get back country's ownership through exercising voting rights’
13 hours ago | National
Amitabh Bachchan returns as Ashwatthama in 'Kalki 2'
Amitabh Bachchan returns as Ashwatthama in 'Kalki 2'
3 hours ago | Entertainment
Protect us from misinformation: CA to UN chief
Protect us from misinformation: CA to UN chief
3 hours ago | National
Dhaka ranks 15th today in global air pollution
Dhaka ranks 15th today in global air pollution
2 hours ago | City
Bashundhara Shuvosangho distributes Iftar among job holders
Bashundhara Shuvosangho distributes Iftar among job holders
2 hours ago | Shuvosangho
Inclusive societies stronger, more resilient: Guterres
Inclusive societies stronger, more resilient: Guterres
3 hours ago | National
Bangladeshi migrant flow increases on Mediterranean route to Europe
Bangladeshi migrant flow increases on Mediterranean route to Europe
1 hour ago | National
Where do asteroids come from?
Where do asteroids come from?
23 hours ago | Tech
UN Secretary General leaves Dhaka
UN Secretary General leaves Dhaka
1 hour ago | National
Baloch militants claim they escaped with 214 hostages
Baloch militants claim they escaped with 214 hostages
22 hours ago | International
UN views Bangladesh's reform issues as internal matter: BNP
UN views Bangladesh's reform issues as internal matter: BNP
18 hours ago | National
UN will stand by Bangladesh in critical situation
UN will stand by Bangladesh in critical situation
20 hours ago | National
David Warner set for Telugu film debut with cameo in ‘Robinhood’
David Warner set for Telugu film debut with cameo in ‘Robinhood’
1 hour ago | Entertainment
China’s Baidu unveils two new AI models amid rising competition
China’s Baidu unveils two new AI models amid rising competition
1 hour ago | Tech
OpenAI and Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift
OpenAI and Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift
2 hours ago | Tech