PBS NewsHour

Yemen chaos takes another sharp turn with Saudi airstrikes

Clip: 03/26/2015 | 3m 22s

In Yemen’s capital Sanaa, people awoke overnight to explosions as Saudi jets bombarded military targets. The goal of the operation, which killed at least 18 civilians, was to drive out Shiite Houthi rebels who have taken over much of the country. Iran, key supporter of the Houthis, denounced the strikes. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 03/26/15

Expired: 04/25/15

Rating: NR

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