Yemen's Houthi rebels say a U.S. strike has hit a detention center for migrants in Saada, killing dozens of people.

Yemen’s Houthis alleged that a U.S. strike hit a migrant detention center in Saada, killing 68. There was no immediate comment from U.S. Central Command.

The Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran, said the attack was an American strike. The U.S. Defense Department said it was assessing the claims and took them seriously.