Armed conflict

Report: US Launches 750 Strikes in Yemen Since March

Published APR 25 2025

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Above: In Sana'a, Yemen, on March 20, 2025, a youngster is seen walking over the debris of a building that was demolished by US aerial bombardment. Image credit: Mohammed Hamoud/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Facts

According to an ABC News report, the U.S. has conducted approximately 750 airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen since March 15, using aircraft carriers, bombers, and drones in what the Pentagon calls Operation Rough Rider.
ABC News
The report, citing an unnamed U.S. official, added that the Houthis have successfully shot down seven American MQ-9 Reaper drones worth approximately $28M each since March, three of which were brought down over the past week.
ABC News
US strikes have targeted multiple areas including Sana'a, Saada, Marib, and Amran, with a recent attack occurring at the Ras Isa oil port, reportedly killing 74 people and injuring 171 others, according to Houthi sources.
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Breitbart
According to a CNN report, the military campaign cost the US nearly $1B in just the first three weeks, with resources being diverted from the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Pentagon reports destroying multiple command facilities, air defense systems, weapons manufacturing facilities, and storage locations, claiming to have killed hundreds of Houthi fighters and numerous leaders.
Independent
StratNews Global
Despite the campaign, intelligence assessments indicate the Houthis' ability and intent to attack shipping in the Red Sea and target Israel remains largely unchanged, with the group continuing to launch missiles and drones.
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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The strikes have been devastatingly effective, destroying hundreds of Houthi targets and significantly degrading their military capabilities, with Houthi ballistic missile launches dropping by 87% and drone attacks decreasing by 65% since operations began.

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Establishment-critical narrative

The American bombing campaign has failed to impact Yemeni military capabilities, and a complete blockade remains in effect for Israeli and U.S. shipping in the Red Sea. The only thing that previously stopped Houthi attacks was the Gaza ceasefire.