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US Pentagon Reports 153 Civilian Casualties in Yemen Airstrikes Amid Continued Houthi Attacks

Aug 12, 2026 02:18 PM CT Yemen US military, Yemen, Houthis, civilian casualties, Red Sea, Pentagon

Summary

The US Pentagon has informed Congress that its airstrikes in Yemen have resulted in 153 civilian deaths. This disclosure occurs while the Houthis continue to target vessels in the Red Sea, indicating that US military pressure has not yet halted proxy operations linked to the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Pentagon tells Congress US killed 153 civilians in Yemen air strikes Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 19:33 The Houthis have resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea despite enduring hundreds of US air strikes A Yemeni man who was injured in US air strikes receives treatment at Al-Jum...

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United States NEUTRAL

Conducted airstrikes in Yemen and reported 153 civilian casualties to Congress.

Houthis NEUTRAL

Resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea despite enduring hundreds of US air strikes.

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