The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has ordered the Armed Forces to undertake a decisive military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. This decision is framed within the U.S. policy in the Middle East and follows previous operations such as the attack on an ISIS leader in Iraq.
In a message directed at Iran, Trump urged an immediate cessation of its support for the Houthi terrorists. The president warned of the imminent threat of a U.S. military attack against this group, emphasizing that aggressions like those perpetrated against U.S. ships will not be tolerated.
"The Houthi attack on U.S. ships will not be tolerated. We will use overwhelming lethal force to achieve our goal," Trump stated. He also announced airstrikes against the bases and leaders of the Houthis, whom he labeled as "terrorists."
The presidential order to carry out this military operation came on the afternoon of Saturday, March 15. In his message to the Houthi terrorists, Trump emphasized that their time has come and they must cease their actions immediately. The president also highlighted that the Houthis have conducted attacks against U.S. warships in the past.
The Houthis are an armed opposition group in Yemen that has been active since 2004, with a history of actions against Israel in the Palestinian conflict. Trump has been unequivocal in his stance, asserting that the relentless campaign of violence and terrorism by the Houthis must be stopped. These recent actions contrast with the policies implemented during the Biden administration.
