Trump Issues Stern Warning To Iran-backed Houthis Over Shipping Attacks

US President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they cease threatening Red Sea shipping.

He issued a stern warning to the Iran-backed group and its supporters in Tehran, Trump stated that the situation could escalate further if hostilities continue.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said that the Houthis had already suffered heavy losses from sustained airstrikes.

He claimed that US forces have been targeting them relentlessly since March 15, 2025, causing great damage. He warned that if attacks on US and allied ships did not stop, the Houthis and their backers in Iran would face even harsher consequences.

Per reports, Trump described the military action as intensifying every day and night, with the US hitting Houthi positions “harder and harder”.

He stated that the strikes were focused on eliminating the group’s ability to disrupt international trade routes.

The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, have carried out repeated attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. In response, the US and its allies have launched multiple airstrikes on Houthi positions.

Trump stated that many Houthi fighters and leaders had been killed and that thier ability to threaten shipping was being rapidly destroyed.

Trump has also issued warnings to Iran regarding its nuclear program. According to reports, he has stated that military action could follow if Tehran does not agree to a deal.

The Trump administration is also facing controversy over leaked discussions about the Yemen strikes. A report by The Atlantic revealed that an editor was mistakenly included in a private Signal app chat where senior officials were discussing airstrike timings and intelligence details.

CENTCOM Forces continue attacks on Houthi Positions…#HouthisAreTerrorists pic.twitter.com/NiONzwUEA7

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 1, 2025

The chat involved National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Vice President JD Vance. Messages from the group included discussions on how to frame the strikes in the media.

One of the leaked messages showed a top official stating that most people do not know who the Houthis are, which is why the administration should highlight Biden’s failure and Iran’s role in funding the group.

The messages also had details about military aircraft and the timing of attacks, which raised concerns about operational security.

Despite criticism, Trump has dismissed the controversy, calling it a “witch hunt.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the administration considered the case closed and was not concerned about the leak.

The US military campaign in Yemen continues, with Trump making it clear that airstrikes will persist until the Houthis are no longer a threat to international shipping.

References: Live mint, News 18

Source: Maritime Shipping News