Trump expands Houthi strikes from Akrotiri and Diego Garcia

The Trump administration significantly expands military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, utilizing RAF Akrotiri air base in Cyprus and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. B-52 bomber sorties from both bases increase substantially. The expansion allows deeper strikes into Yemen and more frequent operations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorizes UK base use without parliamentary vote, sparking controversy among Labour backbenchers who argue such operations require legislative approval. The expanded campaign involves coordinated U.S., UK, and other allied naval and air assets. Casualty estimates among Houthi fighters escalate, though Houthis continue launching drones and missiles at shipping and coalition assets.