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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Holding Iran Accountable for Houthi Attacks

Forbes Breaking NewsApril 7, 20251 min17,411 views
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Trump's Stance on Iran and Houthi Retaliation

  • 🎯 President Trump has stated that if the Houthis retaliate after US strikes, he will personally hold Iran accountable.
  • 💬 Leavitt read a statement from the President emphasizing that hundreds of attacks by the Houthis are orchestrated and supported by Iran.
  • ⚠️ Any further attacks by the Houthis will be viewed as originating from Iran, with dire consequences for the Iranian regime.

Iran's Role in Houthi Actions

  • ⚡ Iran is accused of supplying the Houthis with weapons, money, and sophisticated military equipment, despite claiming to have lost control.
  • 🔍 The President's statement asserts that Iran is dictating every move of the Houthi forces.
  • 🚢 Every shot fired by the Houthis will be considered a shot fired by Iran, making Iran responsible for the actions.

New US Approach to Security

  • 🚢 The US message to Iran is to take President Trump seriously.
  • ⚓ The Houthis learned a hard lesson this past weekend, indicating a new approach to security under the current administration.
  • 🚫 Attacks on commercial and US naval ships will not be tolerated.
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