The Houthi rebels in Yemen have vowed to retaliate after U.S. airstrikes targeted the capital, Sanaa, on Saturday. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "decisive" military action against the group.
According to Al-Masirah, the Houthi-affiliated news channel, the Political Bureau of Ansar Allah declared, "This aggression will not go unanswered, and our Yemeni armed forces are fully prepared to respond with escalation."
The United States conducted multiple airstrikes earlier on Saturday, hitting several locations in Houthi-controlled Sanaa. Reports indicate that at least nine people were killed in the attacks.
Following the strikes, President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. had launched a "powerful and decisive military action" against the Houthis. In a social media post, he warned, "We will use overwhelming lethal force until we achieve our goal." His statement was quoted by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Houthi Naval Blockade in the Red Sea
This escalation comes amid growing tensions in the Red Sea. On Tuesday, the Houthis announced the continuation of their naval blockade, restricting all Israeli-linked ships from passing through specific regions, including the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.
The group stated that the blockade will remain in place as long as Israel continues to obstruct the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
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