US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East conflict. The attacks, coupled with US airstrikes on Iran, sent global oil prices surging and raised fears of a wider economic downturn.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran and the Iran-aligned Houthi militia of "major military punishment" if they again fire at ships in the Red Sea, holding Iran responsible for Houthi actions after reported attacks on Saudi tankers.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, threatening "major military punishment" for Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The US State Department advised citizens to prepare for travel disruptions, while the EU condemned Houthi actions, highlighting escalating regional tensions over vital shipping lanes.
President Trump threatened Iran with "significant military punishment" after Yemen's Houthi militia, described as a Tehran proxy, claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, which they stated violated their naval blockade.
President Trump stated the US would hold Iran responsible and inflict major military punishment on both Iran and the Houthis if Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian ships continue, following recent missile and drone strikes on oil tankers.
