Yemen’s Houthis Threaten to Hit US Ships If Trump Attacks Iran
Houthi supporters surround an Iranian flag during an anti-US and anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen, on June 20.
Photographer: Osamah Abdulrahman/AP PhotoYemen’s Houthis said they will target US vessels and battleships in the Red Sea if the the Trump administration gets involved to support the Israeli attack on Iran, according to a statement published on a Houthi spokesperson’s official Telegram account.
The Iran-backed militia had halted such attacks since a ceasefire deal was reached with Washington last month, following a heavy bombing campaign by the US, but it continues to target Israel and its ships in the vital waterway.