In a decisive statement, President Trump emphasized that any further attacks by the Houthi rebels would be deemed actions taken by Iran, warning of serious consequences for Tehran.
Trump Issues Stern Warning to Iran Over Houthi Attacks
Trump Issues Stern Warning to Iran Over Houthi Attacks
President warns Iran of severe repercussions if Houthi hostilities towards international shipping persist.
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, indicating that it will face "dire" repercussions if the Houthi rebels continue their aggressive assaults on international shipping lanes. This warning comes in response to recent incidents, including Houthi missile strikes targeting the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, following US airstrikes in Yemen that reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 53 individuals.
Trump stated that the Iranian regime would be considered complicit for "every shot fired by the Houthis," a group that has received ongoing support from Tehran. The warning, articulated via Trump's Truth Social platform, indicates that the US will now hold Iran accountable for these actions, asserting "And IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!"
The Pentagon confirmed that US forces had initiated airstrikes on about 30 targets in Yemen, marking the most extensive military operation in the region since Trump resumed office. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell reassured that while the US was intensifying its operations, it did not seek regime change and aimed to maintain security in key shipping routes.
Reports indicate that the Houthis, in retaliation for US military engagements, have committed to continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea until Israel lifts its blockade on Gaza. The rebel group claims to focus on vessels connected to the US, UK, or Israel but has a history of targeting various ships in the region.
As the situation escalates, Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, has denied allegations of Tehran's involvement in destabilizing activities in Yemen, rejecting what he termed "baseless accusations" from the US. Meanwhile, US officials are assessing the high-stakes dynamics of Houthi engagements, with an emphasis on ensuring freedom of navigation in critical maritime areas.
