A Pentagon review has confirmed that U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed 153 civilians and injured another 243, according to reports from Los Angeles Times, Al Jazeera, and CBS News. The unclassified assessment was sent to Congress as part of an annual report on civilian casualties.
Key Takeaways
U.S. military strikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others, according to a Pentagon review. The assessment focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 near Sanaa and Ras Isa port.
- Pentagon review confirms U.S. strikes killed 153 civilians in Yemen
- Three airstrikes in April 2025 targeted Houthi forces, resulting in significant civilian casualties
- The strike on Ras Isa port was the deadliest, killing 80 people and injuring 171 others
- Pentagon determined that the strikes 'more likely than not' resulted in civilian harm
- Concerns rise over civilian casualties during military campaigns under the Trump administration
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Civilian Casualties In Yemen | Broad Agreement | 153 civilians killed, 243 injured in April 2025 strikes | |
| Deadliest Strike Location | Broad Agreement | Ras Isa port: 80 dead, 171 injured | |
| Pentagon's Assessment Of Civilian Harm | Broad Agreement | 'More likely than not' resulted in civilian harm |
Civilian Casualties In Yemen
Broad Agreement153 civilians killed, 243 injured in April 2025 strikes
Deadliest Strike Location
Broad AgreementRas Isa port: 80 dead, 171 injured
Pentagon's Assessment Of Civilian Harm
Broad Agreement'More likely than not' resulted in civilian harm
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The review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the U.S. campaign against the Houthis, who were attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. According to Al Jazeera, these strikes targeted hostile forces in or near Yemen’s rebel-held capital city of Sanaa as well as the Ras Isa port.
The strike on the Ras Isa port was particularly deadly, killing 80 people and injuring 171 others. The Houthis aired graphic footage of the aftermath on their al-Masirah satellite news channel, showing corpses strewn about the port. U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes were aimed at cutting off a source of fuel and revenue for the Houthis but acknowledged that they 'more likely than not' resulted in civilian harm.
The Pentagon's assessment comes amid growing concerns over civilian casualties during military campaigns under the Trump administration. Earlier this year, a U.S. missile struck an Iranian primary school, killing up to 168 people. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been criticized for slashing the size of an office focused on reducing civilian harm.
The findings also highlight the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Houthis continue to carry out strikes against government forces and oil facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabia. Fears are growing that renewed violence could reignite Yemen’s civil war following a 2022 truce and open a new front in the Middle East war.
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