Yemen
3 conflicts · 2004–2026
$44.6B
Total US Spending
3
Conflicts
2
US Deaths
—
Troops Stationed
172,030
Civilian Deaths
0
Authorized
3
Unauthorized
📖 History of US Involvement in Yemen
The U.S. has been involved in Yemen through drone strikes (since 2002), support for the Saudi-led bombing campaign (since 2015), and naval operations against Houthis (since 2023). American-made bombs have hit hospitals, schools, and a school bus full of children. The UN calls Yemen the world's worst humanitarian disaster — with 150,000 dead and the largest cholera outbreak in history. U.S. support for the Saudi campaign makes Americans complicit in one of the 21st century's worst atrocities.
US Conflicts Involving This Country
⚔️ Conflicts
Global Drone Campaign
❌Ongoing2004–Present · $30B · Covert
22,000 civilian deaths
Ongoing drone assassination program across multiple countries. The US kills people in countries it has never declared war on, often including civilians.
Yemen War (Saudi Support)
❌Ongoing humanitarian catastrophe2015–2025 · $10B · 2 US deaths
150,000 civilian deaths
US military support for Saudi Arabia's bombing campaign in Yemen — the world's worst humanitarian crisis. US provides weapons, intelligence, and refueling.
Red Sea / Houthi Campaign
❌Ceasefire2023–2025 · $4.6B · Covert
30 civilian deaths
Operation Prosperity Guardian — US-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks after October 2023 Gaza war. US/UK launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen starting January 2024. $6.5M/day per carrier strike group deployed. Cost at least $4.5 billion through 2025.
🗣️ What They Said
“He should have had a more responsible father.”
“The United States is complicit in the worst humanitarian catastrophe on the planet.”
“These attacks must stop. We will not hesitate to protect lives and the free flow of commerce.”