Trump says US military carried out major air raids against Yemen’s Houthis
Al Jazeera1 day ago
US Strikes on Yemen's Houthi Rebels Kill at least 31
Above: US aircraft takes off from aircraft carrier as US Central Command forces carry out precision airstrikes against the Houthis on March 15, 2025. Image copyright: CENTCOM/Contributor/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The military strikes were necessary and justified to protect international shipping lanes and American interests, as the Houthis have conducted hundreds of attacks on vessels, causing billions in economic damage and putting innocent lives at risk.
Establishment-critical narrative
The US attack on Yemen is an illegal act of aggression that killed civilians, including women and children, violated Yemen's sovereignty, and failed to address the root cause of the conflict — Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza.