President Trump said Tuesday that the US will respond to any Houthi action in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and noted that the US has already done so in the past, according to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio). The statement follows his earlier remarks, reported by The Zioneer, that the Houthis have not yet carried out their blockade threat.
President Trump issued a new warning to the Houthi movement on Tuesday, saying that the United States will respond if the group takes action in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and that the US has already done so in the past. The remarks were reported by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio).
The statement is the latest in a series of comments from the president on the Houthi threat. Earlier at 18:32, The Zioneer reported Trump saying that the Houthis have not yet acted on their blockade threat, and that the US would 'see what happens' if they do. At 18:41, The Zioneer also reported Trump reiterating that the Houthis have not been heard from since the US operation against them. The new quote adds a more assertive tone, with Trump explicitly stating that the US will handle the situation.
The Houthi threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has been a recurring issue, with the group threatening to target shipping in the strategic waterway. The US has previously conducted strikes against the Houthis, which Trump referenced. The broader context includes warnings from Israeli officials, such as Defense Minister Israel Katz's threat to eliminate Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, as The Zioneer has reported.
The report is based on a single source and has not been independently confirmed. The evolving situation continues to be monitored.
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
- Internal intake