US Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen Escalate Tensions with Iran
President Trump warns Iran of 'terrible consequences' as Tehran denies Houthi control and threatens retaliation.
- The US military has resumed airstrikes on Houthi militia positions in Yemen, reportedly killing at least 53 people.
- President Donald Trump has declared that any Houthi attack will be treated as an act of aggression by Iran, promising severe repercussions.
- Iranian officials deny controlling the Houthi militia, asserting the group operates independently, and accuse the US of interfering in its regional policies.
- Iran has threatened decisive retaliation against any perceived US aggression in the region, heightening geopolitical tensions.
- The US has stated that its strikes will continue until Houthi attacks on regional shipping are halted, as Houthi leaders reportedly flee Sanaa.