The president vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” against the militant group for its attacks at sea, and told Tehran to end its support or face consequences.
U.S. forces launched a “decisive and powerful” attack on Houthi militants in Yemen, President Donald Trump said Saturday, an escalation against the group targeting maritime traffic and American troops in the Red Sea that doubled as a sharp warning to Iran, its major backer.
U.S. warships and jets launched attacks across Yemen, targeting radars, air-defense sites and drone launch points, a defense official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.
The operation marks the beginning of a renewed campaign to degrade Houthi military capabilities, the official added.
