Trump Orders Major Military Offensive Against Houthis in Yemen

U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets Amid Rising Threats to Global Shipping Lanes

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States has launched a large-scale military operation targeting Houthi militants in Yemen, conducting airstrikes on their bases, leadership, and missile defenses. The strikes are aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Aden, which have been threatened by Houthi attacks on commercial and military vessels.

In a statement on Truth Social, Trump accused the Houthis of carrying out an “unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism” against American and international ships, drones, and aircraft.

“It has been over a year since a U.S.-flagged commercial ship safely sailed,” Trump stated, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. He issued a direct warning to the militants: “If they don’t stop, hell will rain down upon them like nothing you have ever seen before.”

The Houthis, an Iran-backed faction controlling large parts of Yemen, have conducted repeated attacks on commercial and military vessels in the region, significantly disrupting international trade routes. The Suez Canal and Red Sea are critical arteries for global commerce, and continued assaults have led to widespread security concerns among maritime operators and governments worldwide.

Trump also delivered a strong warning to Iran, demanding that it cease all support for the Houthis or face direct consequences from the United States.

“Support for the Houthi terrorists must end immediately,” he declared. “If Iran continues to provide assistance or threaten the U.S., we will hold them fully accountable, and we won’t be nice about it.”

The Iranian government has not yet responded to the U.S. military operation. However, past conflicts in the region suggest that Tehran’s reaction will be closely monitored, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high amid ongoing hostilities involving proxy forces throughout the Middle East.

The scale and impact of the airstrikes have yet to be fully assessed, but the operation marks one of the most significant military actions of Trump’s second term. The Pentagon is expected to release additional details regarding casualties, damage assessments, and future strategy in the region.