Uncertainty Surrounds Fate of Houthi Missile Commander After US Airstrikes
The fate of a senior Houthi official responsible for the group's missile program remains unknown, as the US military has neither confirmed his death nor disclosed his identity following airstrikes in March, according to Reuters.
Extensive US Airstrikes in Yemen
Houthi-affiliated media reported that US forces carried out 15 airstrikes targeting multiple locations in Saada, Sanaa, and Kamaran Island in Hodeidah. Strikes particularly hit Mizj and Sahar districts in Saada province.
Uncertainty Over the Impact of the Strikes
Despite these attacks, US officials have stated that there is no confirmation regarding the death of the Houthi missile commander, raising questions about the true effectiveness of the strikes.
Houthis Claim to Have Downed a US Drone
Meanwhile, the Houthis announced that they had shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Marib, labeling its presence as part of “hostile operations.” The Pentagon confirmed that it was aware of reports about the drone’s downing.
Trump’s Threat: ‘We Will Wipe Out the Houthis’
US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that recent US airstrikes had eliminated several Houthi fighters and commanders over the past two weeks. On March 15, he announced that he had ordered a "massive attack" against the Houthis, vowing to "wipe them out completely."
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