Trump Launches Major Airstrikes on Houthis to End Their Attacks

President Donald Trump ordered large-scale airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen declaring their time is up. The operation underway now aims to halt the Iran-backed group’s assaults on Red Sea shipping and U.S. interests. Trump warned of unrelenting consequences if the Houthis persist in their campaign.

The Houthis have disrupted global trade since 2023 with drone and missile strikes on vessels linked to Israel and the West. Trump’s strikes hit key command centers and weapons depots across Houthi-controlled areas. Pentagon officials report dozens of targets struck in the initial wave.

Trump delivered a fiery message from the White House flanked by military leaders. He promised hell would rain down on the Houthis unless they ceased attacks starting today. The operation follows months of failed talks and smaller U.S. retaliatory strikes in 2024.

Yemen’s civil war has raged since 2014 with the Houthis seizing much of the northwest including Sanaa. Iran’s support has fueled their arsenal making them a regional threat beyond Yemen’s borders. Trump’s escalation aims to cripple their ability to project power into vital sea lanes.

The airstrikes drew swift condemnation from Iran which vowed to stand by its Houthi allies. Saudi Arabia a U.S. partner battling the Houthis expressed support for Trump’s decisive action. Civilian casualties remain a concern as densely populated areas lie near military sites.

U.S. lawmakers praised the move as a necessary defense of American economic interests. Some Democrats however urged caution fearing a wider war with Iran’s proxies across the Middle East. Trump brushed off such worries doubling down on his aggressive posture.

The Red Sea carries 10 percent of world trade and Houthi attacks have spiked insurance costs for shipping firms. Businesses welcome the strikes hoping for restored stability in the region. Analysts warn the Houthis may retaliate with even deadlier strikes if cornered.

Trump’s order reflects his preference for bold military solutions over prolonged diplomacy. The strikes’ success will be judged by whether Houthi attacks stop or intensify in the coming weeks. For now Yemen braces for a new chapter in its long and bloody conflict.