Houthis say US air strikes target several cities across Yemen

Attacks hit key port city of Hodeidah as well as the capital, Sanaa, Houthi-run media and US sources say.

The United States military has struck a number of cities in Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and the key port city of Hodeidah, according to the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV network.

Four strikes targeted Sanaa and seven hit Hodeidah on Friday, Al Masirah said. Correspondents with the AFP news agency also reported hearing loud explosions in both cities.

The Hodeidah strikes hit the airport and the Katheib area, which has a Houthi-controlled military base, Al Masirah said. Footage on social media verified by Al Jazeera’s fact-checking agency showed large plumes of smoke resulting from the strikes in Hodeidah.

At least one strike hit Dhamar province, and air raids took place in Bayda province, southeast of Sanaa, the Houthi media office also said.

There was no immediate comment from the US. However, The Associated Press news agency quoted unnamed US officials as saying the country conducted the strikes to target weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis.