US Air Strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Oil Port Kill at Least 80 People

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A series of air strikes carried out by United States forces on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port have left at least 80 people dead, according to Houthi rebels who control the region. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, is one of the deadliest by US forces in Yemen.

The Hodeidah Health Office later revised the death toll, stating that the number of casualties had risen to 150, with at least 150 others wounded. Among those killed were rescue workers and paramedics, according to officials.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes, explaining that the air raids were aimed at cutting off the Houthi rebels' source of fuel and revenue. "Today, US forces took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists," CENTCOM said in a post on social media.

The air strikes targeted several locations, with the heaviest concentration around the port facility.

The attack has intensified tensions in the ongoing Yemen conflict, and the Houthi rebels have condemned the US actions. The region, which has been under Houthi control for several years, remains a significant point of contention in the broader Yemen civil war.