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US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks

The first US strikes against Yemen's Huthis since President Trump took office killed at least 20 people. [US Central Command, AFP]

The first US strikes against Yemen's Huthis since President Donald Trump took office in January killed at least 31 people, the rebels said Sunday, as Washington warned Iran to stop backing the group.

The Huthis, who have attacked Israel and Red Sea shipping throughout the Gaza war, said children were among those killed by the intense barrage of strikes.

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