U.S. and Houthi Military Timeline - March-April Events

March 15

U.S. begins military operations in the Middle East (likely airstrikes in Yemen).

March 17

U.S. hits targets in Al-Jaf and Heda areas of Yemen.

March 18

U.S. conducts airstrikes in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Houthis attempt three attacks on U.S. warships (missiles and drones), but U.S. denies success.

March 20

Two U.S. aircraft carriers and additional destroyers arrive in the Red Sea.

March 25

White House announces deployment of B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia base.

March 29

U.S. conducts intense airstrikes in Yemen, including a major military facility in Sana’a.

March 30

President Trump threatens to bomb Iran if no nuclear deal is reached.

April 1

U.S. does not comment on Houthi claims of attacking USS Harry Truman.

Houthis claim two attacks on USS Harry Truman carrier group (18 missiles + drones).

April 2

U.S. imposes additional sanctions on Iran.

Conducts massive offensive operations in Hodeida, Yemen, targeting water infrastructure.

April 4

U.S. continues military pressure as Iran issues harsher statements.

April 5

U.S. warplanes conduct airstrikes in Kalin area, east of Saada, Yemen.

Houthis launch a drone strike on an Israeli military target in Jaffa.

Shoot down a U.S. reconnaissance drone over Saada.

■ U.S. Military Actions

■ Houthi Attacks