President Donald Trump has announced a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least nine civilians. The strikes were part of a new large-scale US offensive against the Iran-backed group, aimed at halting their attacks on Red Sea shipping. Trump warned the Houthis that if they do not stop their attacks, “hell will rain down upon them.” He also called on Iran to stop supporting the group, threatening consequences if they continue to do so.
The strikes come as the Houthis announced they would resume attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea after Israel blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza. This move disrupted global trade by diverting maritime traffic away from the Suez Canal. The group had initially halted their attacks after a Gaza ceasefire was declared in January but resumed them due to the aid blockade by Israel.
The US had recently designated the Houthi movement as a “foreign terrorist” organization, further escalating tensions in the region. The strikes and heightened US military action in Yemen signal a significant shift in strategy under the Trump administration, with a focus on countering threats to maritime security in the Red Sea. The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation between the US, Iran, and the Houthi group in Yemen.
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