President Trump vows to hold Iran accountable for Houthi attacks following U.S. air strikes that left 53 dead. He condemns Iran for supporting the Houthis and warns of severe consequences for their actions. The Houthis threaten retaliation against the U.S. and Israel after air strikes, amidst escalating tensions in the region.
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will hold Iran responsible for any attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. His comments were made on Truth Social and signal an escalation in air strikes targeting the Houthis, which led to at least 53 casualties over the recent weekend. Trump emphasized that Iran would face severe consequences for the Houthis’ actions.
In his post, Trump described the Houthis as “sinister mobsters and thugs,” stating that any future attacks would be met with “great force,” which may not stop at Iran’s borders. He accused Iran of controlling the Houthis, providing them with weapons, money, and military intelligence, despite Iran’s portrayal as an innocent victim of terrorism.
The motivation behind Trump’s post remains unclear; he had previously reached out to Iran to initiate talks regarding its nuclear program. Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard attempted to dissociate itself from the Houthis’ actions during the same weekend.
The Houthis launched drone attacks targeting the USS Harry S. Truman, although no projectiles struck the aircraft carrier. Trump warned, “Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon as being fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN,” promising dire consequences for Iran in response to Houthi aggression.
Following U.S. air strikes, Houthi supporters in various cities demonstrated, vowing retaliation against the U.S. and Israel for perceived assistance in blocking aid to Gaza. A Houthi leader asserted, “The Yemeni position is an irreversible position,” emphasizing their unwavering stance against U.S. actions.
Since a December ceasefire began, the Houthis have attacked over 100 merchant vessels and recently claimed additional U.S. air strikes, although U.S. officials have not confirmed these allegations. The conflict has elevated the Houthis’ profile regionally while minimizing criticism of their human rights record and crackdown on dissenting voices.
President Trump has escalated rhetoric against Iran in response to Houthi attacks, indicating that any future aggression will have severe repercussions for Iran. The ongoing conflict has led to rising tensions in the region, with the Houthis pledging revenge against the U.S. and Israel. The situation continues to evolve with calls for negotiations concerning Iran’s nuclear program set against the backdrop of military actions and retaliatory threats.
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