Trump threatens Houthi militia: annihilation after her attacks!

Trump threatens Houthi militia: annihilation after her attacks!

Sanaa, Jemen - President Donald Trump has published a video on the Truth Social platform, which points to a fatal attack by the US armed forces on members of the Houthi militia in Yemen. The recordings kept in black and white are similar to military drone images and show several dozen people who are in a circle before they are captured by smoke and explosions. Trump commented on the video with the words: "This Houthis gathered to get instructions for an attack. Ups, there will be no attack by this Houthis. You will never sink our ships again," reports OE24

The Houthi militia, which has been attacking ships in the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Aden as well as destinations in Israel since October 2023, has further fueled the situation. Trump warned that the US attacks on the Houthis, which operate with drones and rockets, could result in "complete" destruction for the militia. US military also carry out air strikes that target Houthi positions and leaders to stop their offensive, such as Tagesschau reported.

Current situation in Yemen

The US attacks on Houthi positions continue and have serious consequences for the civilian population. According to reports, ten people have already been killed and 13 more have been injured, including two children. In the rubble, residents are looking for survivors. The Houthi-Miliz has referred to the US air raids as targeted attacks on residential areas north of Sanaa and threatened retaliation. A Houthi driver announced that attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, which also endangers international shipping.

Experts estimate that the Houthi militia is weakened, but is not stopped. The US armed forces expect the attacks on the Houthi positions to last a few days or even weeks. In addition, the Houthi threatens with further escalation and demand an end to the fighting in the Gaza Strip and increased aid deliveries. International shipping has already suffered from the Houthi attacks: Many shipping companies avoid the Red Sea, and Egypt has significant loss of intake through the reduced passages in the Suez Canal.

The comprehensive conflict

The conflict in Yemen is not new and started in 2004 with an uprising from Houthi against the Yemeni government. The Houthi militia now controls large parts of the country and is supported by Iran. The conflict has developed into a deputy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Houthi have an estimated 180,000 to 200,000 armed fighters as well as military equipment such as drones and rockets. They try to position themselves as part of the "axis of resistance to Israel" to gain support in the Arab world, so Deutschlandfunk .

The effects of this conflict are far -reaching. An EU military mission that serves to protect merchant ships in the Red Sea was founded in February 2024. This assignment also includes the provision of staff staff and helicopters through Germany. The US military actions in Yemen are also part of a larger plan to combat the Houthi threat and the protection of international trade routes.