Country 's military launch offensive after Houthis rebels advanced on Aden . Fierce fighting has seen Aden airport retaken by forces loyal to President . President Hadi reportedly fled the country by boat on Wednesday to Oman . Pictures show bodies of Yemen people being pulled from the rubble . At least 18 civilians killed in airstrikes , which started at 7pm Eastern time . Comment: US 'coordinating military and intelligence support ' but not directly involved . Iran has demanded an 'immediate halt ' to all military 'aggressions '
Country 's military launch offensive after Houthis rebels advanced on Aden . Fierce fighting has seen Aden airport retaken by forces loyal to President . President Hadi reportedly fled the country by boat on Wednesday to Oman . Pictures show bodies of Yemen people being pulled from the rubble . At least 18 civilians killed in airstrikes , which started at 7pm Eastern time . Coalition of 10 countries , including Egypt and Jordan , for strikes . US 'coordinating military and intelligence support ' but not directly involved . Iran has demanded an 'immediate halt ' to all military 'aggressions '