Donald Trump: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Iran with a massive bombing and vowed to continue attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. He said the attacks will continue until the Houthis and their Iranian backers stop attacking US ships. Trump said they are aimed at causing real pain to the Houthis.
Continued attacks on Houthis
Trump claimed that the attacks in the last two weeks have caused heavy losses to the Houthi terrorist group. We have attacked night and day and many Houthi leaders and fighters are no longer with us he said. Trump also said the attacks will continue as long as these groups pose a threat to US ships.
Warning for Houthis
President Trump gave a clear message to the Houthis that if they stop attacking US ships the attackers will also stop. He said Your choice is clear – stop firing on our ships and we will stop attacking you. If you dont were just getting started.
Chat leak controversy
The timing of Trumps statement comes at a time when his administration is facing criticism due to the leak of a group chat related to the attack on Yemen. In this chat information about the attack had already been shared between US officials and a journalist. Trump repeatedly said that these attacks were successful.
Discussion among US officials
Last week The Atlantic magazine revealed that in a group chat US officials discussed the plan and timing of the attack on Yemen. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were also involved in this chat. Questions are being raised on Trump after this leak.
