Trump Warns Iran of “Dire Consequences” Over Houthi Rebel Attacks/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it would face consequences for any future Houthi rebel attacks, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The statement, posted on Truth Social, came after U.S. airstrikes killed at least 53 Houthi fighters in Yemen over the weekend. Trump accused Iran of controlling the Houthis by providing weapons, intelligence, and funding, dismissing Tehran’s claim that it has lost influence over the group. The warning follows Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, which were intercepted before reaching their target. Iran has not yet responded to Trump’s statement.
Trump Warns Iran Over Houthi Attacks: Quick Looks
- Trump’s Direct Threat to Iran: The president warned that any future Houthi attacks would be treated as attacks by Iran itself.
- U.S. Strikes Kill 53 Houthis: Airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Yemen over the weekend, signaling escalating military action.
- USS Harry S. Truman Targeted: The Houthis launched missiles and drones at the U.S. aircraft carrier, but all were intercepted.
- Trump’s Accusations Against Iran: He accused Iran of arming, funding, and directing the Houthis, rejecting claims that Tehran has lost control over the group.
- Unclear Response From Iran: The Iranian government has not officially responded to Trump’s warning or the U.S. military actions.
- Tensions Rise Over Nuclear Talks: Iran is still considering Trump’s proposal for negotiations on its advancing nuclear program.
Trump Warns Iran of Consequences Over Houthi Attacks in Yemen and Red Sea
Escalating U.S. Military Action in Yemen
Tensions in the Middle East surged on Monday as President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing severe consequences for any future Houthi rebel attacks against U.S. forces or allies.
Trump’s statement followed a weekend of U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, which killed at least 53 fighters. These strikes come amid ongoing Houthi assaults on commercial ships and U.S. naval forces in the Red Sea.
Trump Accuses Iran of Controlling Houthis
In a Truth Social post, Trump dismissed Iran’s claims that it had lost control over the Houthis, instead asserting that Tehran dictates their every move:
“Iran has played ‘the innocent victim’ of rogue terrorists from which they’ve lost control, but they haven’t lost control. They’re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated military equipment, and even, so-called, ‘Intelligence.’”
Trump further warned that Iran would be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks, stating:
“Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!”
Houthi Attacks on U.S. Navy in Red Sea
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman became the latest Houthi target in the Red Sea over the weekend.
- The Houthis launched drones and missiles at the carrier.
- U.S. defenses intercepted the threats before they could cause damage.
- The aircraft carrier remains fully operational and continues flight operations in the region.
Despite these attacks, the Houthis have vowed to continue targeting U.S. and allied forces in response to American support for Israel’s military operations.
Iran’s Response and Nuclear Talks
Iran has not yet formally responded to Trump’s latest warning. However, Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders over the weekend sought to distance Tehran from the Houthis’ actions.
Trump’s warning to Iran also comes as Tehran considers a diplomatic proposal from the White House regarding its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
- Last week, Trump sent a letter to Iran, attempting to restart negotiations.
- Iran has yet to provide an official response.
- Analysts believe Iran’s handling of the Houthi crisis could affect nuclear diplomacy efforts.
What’s Next?
The U.S. military campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen appears far from over, with the Pentagon signaling more airstrikes may be imminent.
Meanwhile, Trump’s direct warning to Iran raises the stakes for potential escalation in the region.
- Will Iran retaliate or seek diplomacy?
- How will the Houthis respond to continued U.S. airstrikes?
- Could Trump’s military and diplomatic strategies collide in the coming weeks?
With tensions at a boiling point, the coming days could determine whether the conflict deepens—or shifts toward negotiations.
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