"Not a fair fight"? Trump issues dire threats to Yemen's Houthi rebels, aims at Iran
Trump cautions Yemen's Houthis, warning of their imminent destruction
In recent days, the US has been launching airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. These rebels, in retaliation, have claimed strikes on American and Israeli warships. US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to issue threatening statements to the Houthi militia.
"The barbaric Houthis are facing devastating consequences as they attack us," Trump posted on Truth Social. "They're watching their world crumble - it ain't no fair fight, son." He warns that the Houthi "will be obliterated" if they continue their attacks.
Trump also addressed Iran, accusing it of supporting the Houthis. "Rumors suggest Iran's reduced support, but they're still supplying the Houthis with a ton of aid," Trump said. "Iran needs to halt these deliveries immediately." His threats extend to Iran, cautioning them against weaponizing the Houthis.
The Houthis have responded to the US air strikes with assaults on the USS Harry S. Truman and other naval vessels, using rockets and drones. Similarly, Israel's military had to intercept a rocket launched from Yemen towards its territory recently. The Houthis started targeting ships in the Red Sea following the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, accusing them of having ties to Israel.
Trump urges pressure on Iran
Trump has been vocal about the increasing tensions, particularly regarding Iran. "Don't be blinded! The Houthi, these scary dudes loathed by the Yemeni population, are pulling Iran's strings," Trump declared on Truth Social. "Any weapon fired from the Houthi, starting now, will be considered a weapon fired by Iran. Iran will bear the responsibility and deal with the repercussions - and they'll be harsh."
Following this statement, the Houthis claimed to have attacked US warships once more. Trump has yet to announce any reprisals against Iran.
Insights:
Alleged Iran-Houthi connection:
The US alleges Iran of providing military support to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, for a broader Iranian strategy in the region, attempting to challenge US influence and support Palestinian interests during the Gaza conflict[1][2].
Iran's stance:
Iran denies direct involvement with the Houthis, stating that the Yemeni group acts independently[2]. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasized that Iran does not require proxies in the region and that resistance groups like the Houthis have their own motivations[2].
US pressure and escalating tensions:
The US has stepped up airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen as a warning to Iran to halt perceived support. The US aims to pressure Iran to rejoin nuclear negotiations, but tensions continue to escalate over Iran's nuclear program and its activities in the Middle East[1].
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- On a Whatsapp group discussion on Monday, a participant suggested the possibility of Iranian-backed annihilation of the Houthi rebels in Yemen, following the recent airstrikes launched by the USA.
- Despite his threats, President Donald Trump continues to pressure Iran to halt perceived support to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, urging harsh repercussions for any weapon fired from the Houthi, which he deems weapons fired by Iran.
