#BREAKING: Trump Orders U.S. Military Strikes on Houthis in Yemen

US President Donald Trump announced on March 15 via Truth Social that he has ordered the U.S. military to launch "decisive and powerful" strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The move targets the Iranian-backed militia, accused of relentless attacks on American and international ships, aircraft, and drones in vital maritime zones. Trump warned the Houthis: "Your time is up… If [attacks] don’t stop, hell will rain down upon you like nothing you have ever seen before."

The Houthis have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Aden for over a year, with no U.S.-flagged commercial vessel passing safely in that time. Trump noted that the last U.S. warship in the Red Sea, four months ago, faced over a dozen Houthi attacks. Backed by Iran, the group’s missile and drone assaults have cost billions globally, threatening lives and navigational freedom—a cornerstone of international trade. "Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists’ bases, leaders, and missile defenses," Trump stated, aiming to protect U.S. assets and restore open waterways.

He also criticized former President Joe Biden as "weak" for failing to curb the "unrestrained" Houthis, and issued a sharp warning to Iran: "Support for the Houthi terrorists must end immediately… If you threaten the American people… America will hold you fully accountable." This reflects Trump’s intent to confront both the Houthis and their sponsor, leveraging his claimed electoral mandate.

The Houthis’ maritime campaign intensified in 2023 amid the Israel-Hamas war, targeting vessels linked to the U.S. and its allies. While Biden used limited strikes, Trump’s "overwhelming lethal force" signals escalation. Airstrikes are underway, though details are sparse. Yemen’s civil war and Iran’s role complicate the conflict, raising fears of a broader fight. Whether this restores stability or deepens U.S. involvement in the region remains unclear, but Trump’s aggressive stance marks a bold start to his term.