Donald Trump Warns Houthi Rebels and Iran After US Strikes in Yemen

US Strikes Against Houthi Rebels

• 🎯 The US launched large-scale strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen overnight, with smoke seen rising over the capital.
• ⚠️ Yemen's Ministry of Health reported at least 31 deaths and over 100 wounded, claiming many were children and women.
• ⚡ US Central Command released footage of F-18s conducting air strikes, while the White House shared images of Trump observing the operation.

Trump's Warning and Objectives

• 🗣️ President Trump stated the Houthis have waged an "unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism" against ships and aircraft.
• 💥 He vowed to use "overwhelming lethal Force until we have achieved our objective."
• 🚢 US officials indicated that naval strikes targeted radar, air defense, and missile/drone systems.

Houthi and Iranian Response

• ✊ Yemen's Ministry of Health called the American actions a "criminal escalation" that will not break the resolve of the Yemeni people.
• 🚨 Since October 2023, the Houthis have conducted over 100 attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

Message to Iran

• 📢 Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding they immediately end support for the Houthis.
• 💣 The intended audience for the warning was clearly Iran, with the message that attacks must stop or "Hell will rain down upon you."
• ⚛️ The Trump administration has previously linked Iranian support for the Houthis to demands for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, with potential military action against Iran if demands are not met.