Dozens killed in US airstrikes on Yemen port, Houthis say
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US Strikes on Yemen Port Kill Over 70, Wound Over 170
Above: A giant fire erupts at an oil storage facility following Israeli strikes in Yemen's Huthi-held port city of Hodeida on July 20, 2024. Image copyright: Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The strikes are necessary military action to protect international shipping and degrade Houthi capabilities that terrorize the country and threaten regional stability. The port facility was being used to fund terrorist activities, and U.S. forces attacked it to cut off critical resources from militant operations. Military action will continue to pressure Iran and protect vital maritime corridors.
Establishment-critical narrative
These attacks are a flagrant violation of Yemen's sovereignty and deliberately target civilian infrastructure crucial for the Yemeni people's survival. The strikes killed innocent port workers and paramedics, proving that the U.S. is supporting Israeli actions in Gaza intended to cause civilian casualties. However, Houthis will not be deterred, and will not allow such crimes to pass without painful punishment.