President Trump said Tuesday that the Houthi threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has not yet been carried out, and the US will monitor the situation. He also noted that there has been no problem with the Houthis for a long time, according to security commentator Yair Goldblatt on X.
President Trump addressed the Houthi threat to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in remarks reported Tuesday evening by security commentator Yair Goldblatt on X. Trump stated that the Houthis have not yet acted on their threat to close the strait, and that the US will 'see what happens' if they do. He also noted that there has been no trouble with the Houthis 'for a long time.' The comments come amid ongoing US operations against the Houthis in Yemen, which Trump referenced positively. Earlier today, Trump was quoted by the Abu Salah's Arabic Desk as saying the Houthis have been quiet since US strikes. The Houthis have not yet responded to Trump's latest remarks.
2 developments
- StrongTrump: 'We haven't heard from the Houthis since our operation' — Abu Salah
- DevelopingHouthis announce readiness to strike vessels near Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports
- DevelopingHouthi official threatens to close Bab el-Mandeb, says Iran will shut Hormuz if US pushes Saudi war
- DevelopingIsrael strikes Iran, reports of Houthi threat to close Bab el-Mandeb
Source and signal
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