U.S. airstrikes on April 17, 2025, targeted the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen, resulting in substantial civilian casualties, with at least 84 dead and over 150 wounded. Conducted amid rising tensions related to the Houthi rebels' actions against Israel, the strikes were part of the U.S. strategy to disrupt Houthi operations. Human rights organizations have called the attacks potential war crimes, especially emphasizing the deaths of civilians, including first responders who rushed to aid the victims.
U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port caused significant civilian casualties and disrupted crucial aid delivery, raising concerns over potential war crimes.
Human Rights Watch emphasized that the civilian toll from the airstrikes included port workers and rescue personnel, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attacks.
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