Trump Yemen today: Iran denies aiding Houthi rebels after President Donald Trump strikes, threats

CAIRO — Once again, Iran denied supporting the Houthi rebels in Yemen amid the recent airstrikes by the United States. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Tehran, stating that they would be held accountable for the rebels’ actions.

According to the Houthi-run Health Ministry, the airstrikes resulted in the death of at least 31 individuals, including women and children, with over 100 people sustaining injuries. The rebels claimed that one of the strikes targeted two homes in the northern Saada province, leading to the deaths of four children and a woman. Al-Masirah TV, controlled by the rebels, aired footage showing the alleged bodies.

The Houthis have engaged in attacks on international ships in the Red Sea and have launched missiles and drones towards Israel. They claim these actions are in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, who are facing conflict with Israel and are supported by Iran through Hamas.

The attacks stopped when a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire took hold in Gaza in January, but the Houthis had threatened to renew them after Israel cut off the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza this month.

The U.S. and others have long accused Iran of providing military aid to the Houthis and the U.S. Navy has seized Iranian-made missile parts and other weaponry it said were bound for the militant group, which controls Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and the country’s north.

Gen. Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, denied his country was involved in the Houthis’ attacks, saying it “plays no role in setting the national or operational policies” of the militant groups it is allied with across the region, according to state-run TV.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on X, urged the U.S. to halt the strikes and said Washington cannot dictate Iran’s foreign policy.

Trump on Saturday had vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks on shipping along the vital maritime corridor.

The airstrikes come a few days after the Houthis said they would resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen in response to Israel’s latest blockade on Gaza. There have been no Houthi attacks reported since then.

The Houthis had targeted over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two and killing four sailors, during their campaign targeting military and civilian ships between the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023 and January of this year, when the ceasefire in Gaza took effect.

The United States, Israel and Britain have previously hit Houthi-held areas in Yemen, but Saturday’s operation was conducted solely by the U.S. It was the first strike on the Houthis under the second Trump administration.

___

Associated Press writer Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2025 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

You May Also Like
5 injured in car crash in Marengo, Illinois near North Union Road and Route 176 as snow impacts road conditions: officials

Car Accident In Marengo, Illinois Leaves 5 People Injured Due to Snowy Road Conditions, Reports Say

MARENGO, Ill. (WLS) — Five people were injured, three critically, in a…
OPINION: Political Lessons From President George W. Bush (Part III)

Analyzing the Politics of George W. Bush: Key Takeaways (Part 3)

Surrendering on the Political Battlefield President Bush made a significant error by…
You can live in a firehouse but there's a catch. See the quirky three-bedroom home on the market for $100k

Unique Three-Bedroom Home Available for $100k – There’s a Twist if You Want to Live in a Firehouse

For anyone whose ever dreamed of living in a real firehouse, the…
Dominican attorney general grills witness in missing American case at his resort in person

Attorney general of the Dominican Republic interrogates witness in the American missing person case at the resort in person

The top prosecutor in the Dominican Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynoso, personally questioned…
What Time Is ‘Dark Winds’ On Tonight? ‘Dark Winds’ Season 3 Channel, Start Time, Streaming Info

“When Does ‘Dark Winds’ Season 3 Air Tonight? Channel, Start Time, and Streaming Details”

Last week saw the long-awaited return of a new episode of Dark…
Lip reader reveals Kate Middleton's 'nervous whisper' at Six Nations rugby match

Kate Middleton’s Anxious Whisper Uncovered by Lip Reader at Six Nations Rugby Match

In a rare show of rivalry, the Prince and Princess of Wales…
Trump 'voids' Biden's pardons after ex president used autopen signature and moves to investigate Fauci and Cheney

Trump cancels Biden’s pardons signed using autopen, launches inquiry into Fauci and Cheney

Former President Donald Trump asserted that the recent pardons issued by his…
White Lotus producer defends incest kiss after claims show went 'too far'

White Lotus creator justifies kissing scene involving incest amid criticisms of pushing boundaries.

David Bernad, the producer of White Lotus, has come forward to address…
Rhode Island Democrat lawmaker arrested for DUI ordered to install car breathalyzer

Democratic legislator from Rhode Island arrested for driving under the influence instructed to have a breathalyzer device installed in their vehicle

After being arrested for driving while intoxicated in February, a judge in…
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle

Dick Vitale becomes emotional during ACC Championship broadcast as he discusses his recent fight against cancer.

Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent…
Altoona Police arresting Luigi Mangione gave him a sneaky snack to get his DNA: lawyer

Altoona Police tricked Luigi Mangione with a snack to obtain his DNA, claims lawyer

Luigi Mangione from Pennsylvania found himself in a surprising situation when the…
Critics finally reveal what they think of Snow White as first reviews of Disney's woke remake are released

“First Reviews of Disney’s Woke Remake of Snow White: What Critics Have to Say”

The first reviews of the new Snow White film were released on…