Trump has increased pressure on Iran, threatening retaliatory strikes if Houthis persist in their attacks. He linked Houthi actions to Iran and reported recent U.S. airstrikes following Houthi attacks that killed dozens in Yemen.

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Iran regarding its support of the Houthis in Yemen. He has suggested the potential for retaliatory strikes against Iran if the Houthis continue their attacks. Trump emphasized, “Any further attack or retaliation by the ‘Houthis’ will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there.”

In his post on Truth Social, Trump declared that each Houthi attack would be perceived as an attack supported by Iran. He stated, “Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible.” This post follows a recent military response, where the U.S. launched new strikes targeting the Iran-backed Houthis to counteract their disruptive assaults on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

The ongoing conflict has claimed significant casualties, with the Houthi health ministry reporting that 53 individuals were killed and 98 were wounded in attacks on Sanaa and other regions following U.S. strikes that weekend. These developments underscore the rising tensions in the region, possibly escalating U.S.-Iran relations.

In summary, President Trump’s increased pressure on Iran regarding the Houthis signals a potentially more aggressive U.S. military stance in response to continued Houthi attacks. With the possibility of retaliatory strikes highlighted, this could escalate tensions further. The recent U.S. strikes reflect ongoing concerns about regional stability and the disruptions caused to commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea.

Original Source: www.japantimes.co.jp