New Delhi, March 18 -- The US launched fresh air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen's Hodeida governorate, targeting Bajel and a steel factory in Al-Salif, according to Houthi media. The strikes come amid escalating tensions, with the US responding to continued Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels, which the rebels claim are linked to Israel's actions in Gaza.

The US launched air strikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen's Hodeida, targeting Bajel and Al-Salif, amid Trump's warning to Iran over Red Sea attacks.

US President Donald Trump earlier in the day escalated pressure on Iran, warning that any further Houthi attacks in the Red Sea region would be considered an Iranian act of aggression. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared:...