Following a Houthi missile strike near an Israeli airport on Sunday, the U.S. has reportedly conducted additional airstrikes in Yemen. The Houthis, who are supported by Iran, claimed responsibility for the missile launch.

Yemen’s Houthi-controlled news agency reported that the U.S. was behind multiple strikes on Sanaa, the capital, on Monday, resulting in injuries to at least 16 individuals.

According to a U.S. Defense official, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) has been engaged in a sustained campaign against the Houthis in Yemen since March 15. The aim is to restore freedom of navigation and deter the group. The official stated that pressure on the Houthis will continue to increase as long as they impede freedom of navigation.

Earlier on Monday, the Houthis threatened further attacks on Israeli airports after a missile caused temporary disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. They warned airlines of “repeated targeting” of Israel’s main international airport.

The Houthis had already threatened on Sunday to impose “a comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel as Prime Minister prepared for a vote on expanding operations in Gaza.

Netanyahu stated that the U.S. is supporting Israel’s operations against the Houthis and that Israel would retaliate against the Houthis “AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters.”

The U.S. military, under President Donald Trump, has intensified its campaign of daily airstrikes against the Houthis since March 15.

USCENTCOM reported on April 27 that its forces have been conducting an intense campaign against the Houthis in Yemen since March 15 to restore freedom of navigation and American deterrence. They added that these operations have been executed using detailed intelligence to ensure lethal effects against the Houthis while minimizing risk to civilians.

USCENTCOM stated that the strikes “have destroyed multiple command-and-control facilities, air defense systems, advanced weapons manufacturing facilities, and advanced weapons storage locations.”

“While the Houthis have continued to attack our vessels, our operations have degraded the pace and effectiveness of their attacks. Ballistic missile launches have dropped by 69%. Additionally, attacks from one way attack drones have decreased by 55%,” USCENTCOM added. “U.S. strikes destroyed the ability of Ras Isa Port to accept fuel which will begin to impact Houthi ability to not only conduct operations, but also to generate millions of dollars in revenue for their terror activities.”

USCENTCOM also stated that Iran continues to support the Houthis, enabling them to attack U.S. forces. They affirmed that pressure will continue to increase until freedom of navigation and American deterrence are restored in the region.

The Houthis have been launching attacks on Israel since the start of the war against Hamas in Gaza, following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks. This has elevated their position as the last member of Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” capable of regularly attacking Israel.

While most missiles have been intercepted, some have bypassed Israel’s defense systems, causing damage.

The Israeli military reported that Sunday’s incident was the first time a missile had struck the airport grounds since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, attributing the cause to a technical issue with the interceptor.

Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, reported that four people sustained minor injuries in the blast. reported that another two people were injured while heading to shelter.

Several international airlines have canceled or postponed flights. The war with Hamas in Gaza, followed by conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, had previously led numerous airlines to suspend flights to Israel, although many have since resumed.