US Airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis to Continue as Long as Threat Persists: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that US military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis will persist until they are no longer a threat to US shipping and regional security. In a statement shared on social media, Trump emphasized the destruction of Houthi forces, attributing it to continuous US-led airstrikes over the past two weeks.

Trump declared that Iran-backed Houthi fighters and their leaders have been “decimated” due to the relentless US assaults. “Many of their fighters and leaders are no longer alive,” he stated, underscoring the effectiveness of the round-the-clock military operations conducted by US forces. He further added that the Houthi group’s capabilities to disrupt shipping lanes and regional stability are rapidly diminishing, citing the US Navy’s precision strikes as a key factor in this effort.

The conflict between the US and the Houthis has intensified, with the Yemeni rebel group targeting commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthis, who control large parts of northern Yemen, claim their attacks are in response to US support for Israel in the ongoing Middle East tensions. However, the US considers these attacks a direct threat to international trade and security, justifying the sustained military response.

Trump also accused Iran of sponsoring and supplying the Houthis, reiterating Washington’s stance that Tehran plays a significant role in arming and funding the Yemeni militant group. The Iranian government has repeatedly denied direct involvement but has expressed diplomatic support for the Houthis.

“If they stop shooting at our ships, we will stop shooting at them,” Trump stated, signaling that US strikes would cease if the Houthis halted their aggression against US naval assets and commercial vessels. His remarks indicate a clear US strategy of deterrence, aiming to neutralize the Houthis’ ability to threaten global shipping routes.

The Houthi attacks have already disrupted maritime trade, leading major global shipping companies to reroute vessels away from the Red Sea, significantly increasing shipping costs and transit times. The US and its allies, including the UK, have carried out coordinated air and missile strikes against Houthi targets in response to these threats.

With tensions escalating in the region, the US military remains on high alert, and further operations are expected unless the Houthis halt their attacks on international shipping.