Donald Trump threatens Houthis and Iran with "major military punishment
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Donald Trump has stated that he holds Iran responsible for drone and missile strikes carried out by Yemen's Houthis against two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump threatened both the Houthis and Iran with "major military punishment" in retaliation. The Houthis, who are supported by Tehran, claimed responsibility for the strikes on Wednesday, which followed their announcement of a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Trump warned that if such attacks recur, the United States would hold Iran accountable, leading to significant military action against both Iran and the Houthis. These events escalate tensions in the Middle East, occurring 15 days after hostilities resumed between the United States and Iran, breaking a ceasefire established in April. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented that the Houthis had "gotten carried away by attacking Saudi Arabia and its ships." Iran refers to a group of supporting forces, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Yemeni Houthi rebels, as the "axis of resistance," which opposes Israel and the United States.
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