The U.S. military launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen overnight, hitting areas near Sanaa and Saada as part of an ongoing bombing campaign that began in mid-March.

The Houthis claim U.S. strikes have killed at least 61 people. Meanwhile, the rebels say they downed a U.S. MQ-9 drone over Marib.

The U.S. accuses Iran of arming the Houthis, who have attacked over 100 merchant vessels since November, sinking two and killing four sailors, Al-Jazeera has reported.

President Trump warned that strikes will continue until the Houthis no longer threaten regional shipping.

Written by B.C. Begley