The White House has confirmed that recent US military strikes in Yemen have resulted in the deaths of several senior Houthi leaders. The strikes were carried out in response to ongoing attacks by the Iran-backed rebel group on international shipping routes in the Red Sea.

A senior US official stated that the targeted operation was aimed at disrupting the Houthis’ ability to launch further assaults on commercial and military vessels. The strikes come amid growing tensions in the region, with Washington directly warning Iran against further escalation.

“We are putting Iran on notice. Any continued support for the Houthis’ destabilizing actions will have consequences,” a White House spokesperson said.

The US has repeatedly accused Tehran of supplying weapons and intelligence to the Houthis, a claim that Iran denies. Meanwhile, Houthi officials have vowed retaliation, raising concerns about further regional instability.

These developments mark a significant escalation in US involvement in the Yemen conflict, as Western allies seek to safeguard international trade routes and counter threats in the Red Sea.