During the previous administration of President Joe Biden, the US and the United Kingdom carried out several attacks on Houthi-controlled regions of Yemen, claiming they were targeting anti-ship missiles. Israel has also attacked Yemen’s infrastructure, including Sanaa international airport, seaports and power stations, on several occasions.

U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 31 people at the start of a campaign expected to last many days.