Yemen: On April 27, 2025, the Yemeni Armed Forces executed precise strikes on key Israeli and American targets, including the US aircraft carrier Truman in the northern Red Sea. These operations served as a clear message that Yemen is no longer a marginal player in the regional conflict, but a formidable force in the fight for regional freedom and support for Palestine.

The strikes also targeted vital sites in the occupied territories of Jaffa and Ashkelon, along with a ballistic hypersonic missile launched at Israel's Nevatim Airbase, shortly after new F-35 jets arrived. This operation was a direct challenge to both Israel and the US.

Despite Washington's attempts to downplay the threat, President Trump's acknowledgment that Yemeni forces pose a genuine threat to US naval vessels and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea confirmed Yemen’s strategic shift in the region. The US now recognizes Yemen's role in challenging American dominance over vital shipping lanes.

Yemen's actions sent a strong strategic message: the country is not merely engaging in military displays but is targeting key sites to support Palestinian resistance and disrupt US plans. These operations are part of a broader deterrence strategy, signaling that Yemen is now a key player in securing the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf from foreign domination.

Yemen’s military actions highlight a shift in regional power, with the country now holding influence over vital maritime passages, challenging the once uncontested control of the US and Israel. This strategic shift is poised to impact US influence in the region, with increasing signs that its military and political dominance is weakening, as China rises as a global peacebroker. Yemen, often seen as a besieged and exhausted nation, is now reshaping the region’s balance of power, presenting a new chapter of resistance and determination.

Translated by Almasirah English website