U.S. forces launched airstrikes against the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen on Thursday. The location is controlled by Houthi rebels, who have been causing havoc in the region.
Thursday’s military strike reportedly killed at least 38 people and wounded over 100 others. The attack was confirmed by U.S. military’s Central Command in a press release and explained the strategic decision for the airstrike.
“Today, U.S. forces took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists and deprive them of illegal revenue that has funded Houthi efforts to terrorize the entire region for over 10 years,” read the statement. “The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis, who continue to exploit and bring great
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