Nournews: In an operation that contradicts international law and violates Yemen national sovereignty, the U.S. and the U.K. conducted extensive airstrikes on Yemeni soil, leading to the deaths and injuries of a large number of civilians. Yemeni officials have condemned this aggression and announced a decisive response.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that this operation was carried out under his direct orders as a “decisive and powerful action.” The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described the attacks as the beginning of a series of military operations in Yemen. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Washington would no longer tolerate Ansarullah’s attacks on American forces and commercial ships in the Red Sea.
In response, Yemen reacted swiftly and decisively. Al Mayadeen, citing its correspondent in Sana'a, reported that the Yemeni army is preparing for a large-scale retaliation against the aggression. The Yemeni Scholars Association issued an official statement calling resistance against these attacks a religious and moral duty. A member of Ansarullah’s political bureau told Qatar’s Al Araby network that this aggression would not go unanswered. Meanwhile, Axios quoted American officials confirming that these attacks were only the first step in a long-term military plan.
Baseless Claims Against Ansarullah
The U.S. and the U.K. claim that these attacks were solely directed at Ansarullah, a group they label as "terrorist." However, Ansarullah is an integral part of Yemen’s political and defense structure, and the United Nations recognizes it as an official representative of the Yemeni government in negotiations. The coordinated reaction from the Yemeni army, scholars, tribal leaders, and political factions to this aggression confirms this reality. Furthermore, reports indicate that most of the victims of these attacks were civilians, including women and children, casting doubt on claims that military bases or missile systems were targeted. This underscores the need for a global response to these war crimes.
A Repeated Failed Strategy
With this operation, Trump aims to showcase military dominance and send a message to rivals such as Iran, Russia, and China. However, history has shown that previous U.S. and U.K. aggressions against Yemen, including year-long assaults with the most advanced weaponry, have led to nothing but failure. Officials from both countries have admitted that their expensive missiles have been unable to counter Yemen’s low-cost drones. Even Yemen’s operations in the Red Sea were halted not through military pressure but by implementing a ceasefire in Gaza. This latest move is merely a repetition of a failed strategy that will yield no results for the aggressors—especially as Washington’s regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, have refused to participate in the operation.
The Pretext of Maritime Security vs. Reality on the Ground
Trump justifies these attacks under the guise of ensuring maritime trade security. However, evidence from the past 16 months indicates that stability in the Red Sea is achieved not through escalating conflicts but by containing the Israeli regime. Yemen has consistently stated that its operations in the Red Sea are solely in support of Palestine and aimed at breaking the siege on Gaza, targeting only Israel-linked ships. Ansarullah’s spokesperson, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has also emphasized that claims of Yemen threatening international shipping are false, asserting that the real objective is to pressure Israel to lift the blockade on Gaza. These attacks not only fail to enhance security but also militarize the Red Sea, posing serious challenges to global trade.
Failure in Supporting the Zionist Regime
Trump claims that this operation was carried out to ensure the security of the Israeli regime. However, rather than achieving this goal, it will only intensify Yemeni and Palestinian resistance, worsening Israel’s situation. Yemen has repeatedly declared that it will continue to support Palestine until the Gaza blockade is lifted. Hizam al-Asad, a senior Ansarullah leader, along with the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, has reaffirmed this stance. Even Zionist media, such as Yedioth Ahronoth, have warned that this aggression will trigger renewed Yemeni missile attacks on occupied territories.
The Continued Policy of Iranophobia
Following the approach of his predecessors, Trump has accused Iran of supporting Yemen and has issued warnings against Tehran. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also claimed that Yemen’s attacks were backed by Iran.
However, Iran has repeatedly stated that it takes pride in supporting resistance movements, but regional groups operate independently. These accusations seem more like an attempt to justify a potential failure in Yemen and to pressure Iran within the framework of Washington’s maximum-pressure policy—an approach that has repeatedly proven ineffective.
The Inevitable Fate of the Aggressors
The aggression against Yemen will trap the U.S. and the U.K. in a quagmire that will bring them nothing but failure and disgrace. Yemen’s resistance has demonstrated that it will not succumb to pressure, but this does not absolve Islamic nations and international organizations of their responsibility to support Yemen and counter U.S. unilateralism.
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