{"id":2424912,"date":"2025-04-18T01:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-launches-airstrikes-on-houthi-controlled-oil-port-in-yemen-killing-at-least-38-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T01:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:54:03","slug":"us-launches-airstrikes-on-houthi-controlled-oil-port-in-yemen-killing-at-least-38-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-launches-airstrikes-on-houthi-controlled-oil-port-in-yemen-killing-at-least-38-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"US launches airstrikes on Houthi-controlled oil port in Yemen, killing at least 38 &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-launches-airstrikes-on-houthi-controlled-oil-port-in-yemen-killing-at-least-38-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2424912&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. launched airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen, which is controlled by houthi rebels, resulting in at least 38 deaths and over 100 injuries. This military action, confirmed by U.S. Central command,was intended to deprive the Houthis,an Iran-backed group,of funding that supports their military operations. CENTCOM stated the objective was to undermine the economic power of the Houthis, who have exploited resources at the expense of the Yemeni people.The airstrike was characterized as a necessary step against a terrorist institution that has caused significant suffering in the region. In response, the Houthis condemned the strikes, labeling them as an attack on yemen&#8217;s sovereignty and on its civilian population.The situation has escalated,wiht subsequent reports of the Houthis firing a missile towards Israel,which was intercepted.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">US launches airstrikes on Houthi-controlled oil port in Yemen, killing at least 38<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-launches-retaliatory-airstrikes-against-iranian-proxies\/\" title=\"US retaliates with air... on Iranian proxies\">forces launched airstrikes<\/a> against the Ras Isa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/oil\/\" title=\"\">oil<\/a> port in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/yemen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Yemen<\/a> on Thursday. The location is controlled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/houthis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Houthi<\/a> rebels, who have been causing havoc in the region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thursday&rsquo;s military strike reportedly killed at least 38 people and wounded over 100 others. The attack was confirmed by U.S. military&rsquo;s Central Command in a press release and explained the strategic decision for the airstrike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3383925\/elon-musk-spacex-build-trump-golden-dome-missile-defense\/\">Musk&#8217;s SpaceX being considered to build Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Golden Dome&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3381734\/putin-sticking-to-maximalist-demands-for-peace-deal-in-ukraine\/\">Putin sticking to &lsquo;maximalist&rsquo; demands for peace deal in Ukraine, including territory Russia has been unable to take by force<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3381373\/hegseth-adviser-dan-caldwell-escorted-pentagon-investigation-dod-leaks\/\">Top Hegseth adviser escorted from Pentagon and under investigation over DOD leaks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; read the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/STATEMENTS\/Statements-View\/Article\/4159042\/destruction-of-houthi-controlled-ras-isa-fuel-port\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis, who continue to exploit and bring great pain upon their fellow countrymen. This strike was not intended to harm the people of Yemen, who rightly want to throw off the yoke of Houthi subjugation and live peacefully.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video featured-post-video in-content bridtv\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2098753\" class=\"brid\" style=\"width:1280;height:720;\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video-placeholder\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;background-color:#000;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;width:100%;height:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The number of casualties from the strike is believed to be one of the largest totals since President Donald Trump started ordering military strikes in March against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-u-s-college-groups-have-assisted-a-designated-terrorist-org\/\" title=\"Report: U.S. College Groups Have Assisted A Designated Terrorist Org\">designated terrorist organization<\/a>, the <em>Associated Press <\/em>reported.<\/p>\n<p>Later, the Houthis reportedly fired a missile toward Israel on Friday, but it was intercepted, Israel&rsquo;s military <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/idf-says-houthi-missile-intercepted-by-air-defenses\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>. The <em>Times of Israel <\/em>reported that the IDF Home Front Command used a newly developed warning system to alert citizens in the area of the missile threat.<\/p>\n<p>CENTCOM specified that Thursday&rsquo;s strike was intended to curtail the economic benefits the Houthis receive due to oil profits from the region. These funds allow the terrorist group to carry out its military operations instead of being distributed to people in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Houthis have continued to benefit economically and militarily from countries and companies that provide material support to a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">designated foreign terrorist organization<\/a>,&rdquo; read CENTCOM&rsquo;s statement. &ldquo;The Iran-backed Houthis use fuel to sustain their military operations, as a weapon of control, and to benefit economically from embezzling the profits from the import.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This fuel should be legitimately supplied to the people of Yemen,&rdquo; noted the release. &ldquo;Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3379900\/white-house-blocks-associated-press-from-oval-office-against-court-ruling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHITE HOUSE BLOCKS AP FROM OVAL OFFICE DESPITE COURT RULING GRANTING ACCESS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Houthis denounced the U.S. airstrike in a statement of their own, the <em>Associated Press<\/em> reported. The group categorized the strike as directly &ldquo;targeting of the entire Yemeni people.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This completely unjustified aggression represents a flagrant violation of Yemen&rsquo;s sovereignty and independence and a direct targeting of the entire Yemeni people,&rdquo; read the Houthis <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/yemen-us-airstrikes-563f61bbd96e1f2de68373fdf76c8811?taid=6801ab4177cb3900013bc0bb&amp;utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&amp;utm_medium=AP&amp;utm_source=Twitter\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;It targets a vital civilian facility that has served the Yemeni people for decades.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2098753\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2098753\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled Yemen oil port, killing 38<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2424913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CENTCOM-strike-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[33432,53678,53676,32076,53677],"class_list":["post-2424912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-houthi","tag-oil-port-attack","tag-us-airstrikes","tag-washington-examiner","tag-yemen-conflict"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CENTCOM-strike-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2424912"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424912\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2424916,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424912\/revisions\/2424916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2424913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2424912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2424912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2424912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}