India, March 17 -- The United States has escalated its strikes against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, with President Donald Trump vowing on Saturday to use 'overwhelming lethal force' against the rebels who have attacked international ships in the Red Sea in 'solidarity' with Gaza.

Multiple US strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa and other areas have resulted in numerous casualties with the militants also vowing escalation as they face one of the most extensive attacks since the war in Gaza began in October 2023. Here is the conflict in 10 points.

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