Trump orders strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, posing new threat to Iran’s support for Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of air strikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iran-backed Houthi rebels stopped their attacks along important maritime corridors.
“Our brave fighters are now conducting air attacks on terrorist bases, leaders and missile defenses to protect U.S. shipping, air and naval assets and restore freedom of navigation,” Trump said in a social media post. “No terrorist will prevent U.S. commercial and naval vessels from sailing freely on the world’s waterways.”
He also warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group and promised to put the country “fully responsible” the actions of its agents.
Huthis reported a series of explosions on his territory on Saturday night. Images circulating online show black smoke on the area of the Sanaa Airport complex, including a vast military facility. The extent of damage is not yet known.
Houthis said they would resume blockade of Israeli Israeli sailing in Yemen waters on Gaza, a few days after the resumption of Israeli ships attacking Israeli ships. Since then, no Houthi attack has been reported.
Earlier this month, Israel stopped all aid entering Gaza and warned Hamas that a fragile ceasefire in the war would not be extended as they began negotiations in the second phase.
Houthi rebels targeted more than 100 merchant ships with missiles and drones, killing four sailors four ships when their campaign targeted military and civilian ships in late 2023, until January, until a tough ceasefire in Gaza took effect.
These attacks greatly enhanced Hushis’s image of economic problems and launched a crackdown on any objection to humanity and aid workers as Yemen’s decade-long stalemate war was torn apart the poorest country in the Arab world.
The United States, Israel and Britain have previously attacked areas controlled by Houthi in Yemen. Israel’s army declined to comment.
“Like an earthquake”
The Houthi Media Office said the U.S. strikes attacked “residential areas” in the northern part of Shoabu in Sanaa. Sanaa residents said at least four air strikes shocked the eastern Graf community in the Shub region, where women and children were terrifying.
“The explosion is very strong,” Abdullah Alfie said. “It’s like an earthquake.”
According to U.S. officials, Saturday’s action against Houthis was only carried out by the United States. This was the first strike against Hotis in Yemen under the second Trump administration, during a relatively quiet period in the region.
The recent attacks on ships launched by the Houthi Rileitia Group in Yemen threaten one of the world’s most critical trade routes – the Suez Canal. When several shipping companies transfer their ships, about producer Lauren Bird explains the economic impact of all of this.
The Biden administration has carried out several such extensive and pre-planned missile strikes on Houthis in response to Houthis’ frequent attacks on commercial and military vessels in the region.
Harry S. Georgia Cruise Missile Airlines is also operating in the area.
Trump announced a strike as he spent the day at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
“These ruthless attacks have cost the U.S. and the world economy billions while putting innocent lives at risk,” Trump said.
