Washington/Aden, Yemen – US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday, vowing to intensify attacks if Houthi aggression continues in the Red Sea.
“Hell will rain down on them if they don’t stop,” Trump warned, while also putting Iran “on notice” for its support of the group.
Key Developments:
✔ US airstrikes target Houthi strongholds in Sanaa and Saada, Yemen.
✔ At least 13 civilians killed, 9 injured, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
✔ The Houthis threaten retaliation, stating: “We will escalate in response.”
✔ Strikes carried out from USS Harry S. Truman, marking the largest US operation in the Middle East under Trump.
Red Sea Shipping Crisis & Iran Tensions
🔴 Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on global shipping since November 2023, claiming solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict.
🔴 US aims to curb Houthi attacks, which have disrupted global trade and oil shipments.
🔴 Trump escalates sanctions on Iran, pressuring it over its nuclear program.
What’s Next?
US military operations may last for weeks, officials say.
Iran rejects negotiations, fueling regional tensions.
Houthis threaten renewed strikes on Israeli-linked ships in the Red and Arabian Seas.