US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels have reportedly resulted in a significant number of casualties, according to Houthi-run media. The strikes, which targeted the Ras Isa oil port, are said to have killed 33 people and wounded 80 others. If confirmed, this would mark one of the deadliest days in the US campaign against the Houthis, which began on March 15 under President Trump and has involved hundreds of strikes.

The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strikes were intended to deprive the rebels of “illegal revenue that has funded Houthi efforts to terrorize the entire region for over 10 years.” CENTCOM further clarified that the action aimed to “degrade the economic source” of power of the Iran-backed Houthi militants, emphasizing that the strike was not intended to harm the people of Yemen.

Houthi-affiliated media reported that at least 38 people were killed in the airstrikes, including at least five paramedics. The Houthi-run Health Ministry also reported approximately “50 wounded workers and employees at the Ras Isa oil port.” These deaths mark one of the highest tolls since the US initiated its air campaign against the group last month. The US asserts that the campaign will continue until the Houthis cease attacking cargo ships near the Red Sea, actions taken in retaliation for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

In related news, Hamas has rejected terms proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a new truce. Khalil Al-Hayya, Hamas' Gaza chief and head of the negotiating team, stated that the group would not agree to a