President Trump has increased pressure on Iran regarding the Houthis, threatening retaliatory strikes if the group continues its attacks. His statements suggest that any Houthi aggression will be considered as actions taken by Iran, following recent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that resulted in multiple casualties.
President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Iran to control the Houthis in Yemen, warning of potential retaliatory actions against the Islamic Republic should the militant group continue its assaults.
In a statement made on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump emphasized, “Any further attack or retaliation by the ‘Houthis’ will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there.” He further asserted, “Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible.”
This warning follows a recent directive by Trump for airstrikes targeting the Iran-supported Houthis, aimed at addressing their ongoing offensive actions that disrupt essential commercial routes in the Red Sea. According to reports from the Houthi health ministry, these attacks resulted in the deaths of 53 individuals and injured 98 others in Sanaa and surrounding regions.
In summary, President Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, linking the Houthis’ actions directly to the Islamic Republic and threatening a forceful response to any further aggression. This development follows targeted strikes aimed at the Houthis, highlighting the tensions in the region and the implications for U.S.-Iran relations.
Original Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
