American media warned on Sunday of the consequences of targeting vital civilian infrastructure in Yemen, the latest being the US strike on Ras Isa port.
The New York Times reported that the heavy American airstrikes will not succeed in stopping Yemeni forces from continuing their operations in support of Gaza.
The report highlighted the US attack on the Ras Isa oil port in Hodeidah, which resulted in a high number of casualties. It added that only hours after the American strikes, Yemeni forces launched another missile at Israel, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv and forcing many settlers into shelters.
The paper warned that targeting ports like Ras Isa could worsen Yemen’s already dire humanitarian situation, which has persisted under a decade-long US-Saudi-UAE blockade and war. It noted that Hodeidah’s ports are the main entry points for fuel, food, and humanitarian aid for over 20 million Yemenis. In the past, the UN and humanitarian organizations have condemned attacks on these ports due to their vital role in sustaining civilian life.
The New York Times also stated that Pentagon officials admitted the strikes have failed to dismantle Yemen’s vast arsenal, emphasizing that Sana’a forces remain ready to resist and fight against the US, which they view as a chief adversary.
The paper pointed out that Yemeni forces briefly paused attacks on Israel during a two-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas earlier this year. However, after Israel ended the truce with renewed strikes on Gaza in mid-March, Yemeni forces resumed military operations and pledged to continue until Israel halts its aggression and siege on Gaza.
On Thursday evening, US forces carried out a deadly strike on Ras Issa Port in Hodeidah, killing and injuring around 250 people, including workers, medics, and civilians.
The attack sparked widespread condemnation and is part of a broader American campaign launched on March 15, 2025, in response to Yemen’s support for Gaza. Since then, US airstrikes have repeatedly targeted civilian infrastructure, worsening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. While Washington cites maritime security, Yemeni authorities insist their operations only target Israeli-linked ships.
