U.S. Military Targets Houthi Forces in Yemen with Airstrikes
The U.S. military has initiated airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, following President Trump’s call for decisive action to protect American vessels. Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, vowing overwhelming force against the Houthi attacks. Initial reports indicate multiple Houthi drones have been downed, while casualties on both sides are being reported.
The U.S. military has recently deployed fighter jets aimed at targeting Houthi forces in Yemen, as revealed by newly surfaced video footage acquired by Fox News. This action follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of significant airstrikes against the Iran-backed group, which has repeatedly endangered commercial and U.S. military vessels over recent months.
President Trump highlighted the urgency of the situation, noting, “It has been over a year since a U.S.-flagged commercial ship safely sailed through the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, or the Gulf of Aden.” He further mentioned, “The last American Warship to go through the Red Sea, four months ago, was attacked by the Houthis over a dozen times.”
The President condemned the Houthi actions, stating, “Funded by Iran, the Houthi thugs have fired missiles at U.S. aircraft, and targeted our Troops and Allies” while emphasizing their assaults have led to significant economic losses and endangerment of lives. Trump vowed that the U.S. military would use “overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective.”
In a stark warning, he declared to the Houthis, “YOUR TIME IS UP, AND YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP, STARTING TODAY. IF THEY DON’T, HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!”
Since the onset of the strikes, the U.S. forces have focused on Houthi drone, missile, and air defense systems, successfully downing at least a dozen Houthi drones. A senior defense official reported several military casualties, while the Houthis claimed 53 fatalities, including five children, a figure yet to be verified by the U.S. military.
The recent military actions by the U.S. against Houthi forces underscore a commitment to protect American interests in the region and respond decisively to threats posed by the Iran-backed group. With warnings and vows of overwhelming force, the U.S. aims to neutralize Houthi capabilities effectively. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments and casualties reported on both sides.
Original Source: www.foxnews.com
