President Trump said the Houthis fired on two Saudi vessels last night, marking a resumption of attacks. He warned that if attacks continue, the US will hold Iran responsible and impose heavy military punishment on both Iran and the Houthis, according to i24NEWS.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Houthis fired on two Saudi ships overnight, breaking a period of relative calm since the US military campaign against them a year ago. Trump warned that if the attacks resume, the United States will hold Iran responsible as the Houthis' patron and impose 'heavy military punishment' on both Iran and the Houthi movement. The statement, reported by i24NEWS, comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the collapse of the ceasefire. The Zioneer reported earlier at 15:21 that Trump had issued a similar warning, but the new remarks provide specific details about the Houthi attack on Saudi vessels. Background: The Houthis, an Iranian-backed group, have been targeting shipping in the Red Sea since 2023, and the US and Saudi Arabia have conducted strikes against them. The current warning signals that the Trump administration is prepared to escalate military pressure on Iran if the Houthi attacks continue.
3 developments
- DevelopingTrump warns Iran of 'much worse' strikes if Hormuz shipping attacks continue
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
- StrongSecond consecutive night: US completes another wave of strikes on Iran; Trump threatens renewed bombing if no deal
- DevelopingTrump says Iran not ready for a deal but will be soon; threatens to destroy bridges, power plants near Tehran if Hormuz attacks continue
Source and signal
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