• •A declassified Pentagon review officially acknowledged that 153 civilians were killed during U.S. military operations against Houthi forces in 2025.
• •The figures represent confirmed incidents linked to U.S.-led airstrikes and naval engagement throughout the calendar year as reported by Al Jazeera.
• •The report does not clarify the specific rules of engagement used during these operations, nor does it address potential policy changes to mitigate future collateral damage.

A declassified Pentagon review confirms that U.S. military operations in Yemen resulted in 153 civilian deaths throughout 2025. This figure marks a stark increase in recognized collateral damage compared with previous years of U.S. counter-insurgency operations in the region. However, the report leaves critical questions unanswered regarding the operational failures that led to these losses. Whether the administration will adjust its targeting protocols remains uncertain, leaving international observers waiting for the Pentagon’s next steps regarding accountability.