U.S. conducts strikes into Yemen as Houthis claim attacks on aircraft carrier

March 17 (UPI) -- Fighting between the United States and Iran-backed Houthi militants appeared to intensify on Sunday, after the U.S. military killed more than 50 people in Yemen with airstrikes a day prior.

In a brief online statement, U.S. Central Command said late Sunday: "CENTCOM forces continue operations against Iran-backed Houthis terrorists..."