President Trump has issued a stern warning to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, vowing to hunt them down and destroy their capabilities. “Time for the terrorists to hide, but it won’t do them any good,” Trump declared on Truth Social. He emphasized that U.S. military forces, which he called “the greatest the world has ever seen,” will bring “swift justice” to those threatening global shipping and regional stability. The president’s message comes after weeks of intense airstrikes targeting Houthi positions, which he claims have already decimated their leadership and infrastructure.
The U.S. has launched over 90 airstrikes in recent weeks, hitting Houthi weapons depots, command centers, and missile sites. Trump shared footage of one strike, showing a group of militants wiped out in an explosion. “They will never sink our ships again,” he wrote. The administration claims these operations have severely degraded the rebels’ ability to attack commercial vessels in the Red Sea, a critical corridor for international trade.
Iran, the Houthis’ main backer, has been put on notice. Trump warned that every attack by the rebels will be treated as an Iranian act of aggression. “Iran will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences—and those consequences will be dire,” he stated. The administration accuses Tehran of supplying advanced weapons to the Houthis, including cruise missiles and drones, turning the group into a proxy force threatening U.S. interests.
Nuclear talks with Iran are underway, but the U.S. is setting hard demands. Trump’s envoy delivered a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader giving a two-month deadline to curb uranium enrichment. The U.S. insists Iran must “downblend” its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium—enough for six nuclear bombs—or face military action. Israel, skeptical of diplomacy, is pushing for airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if negotiations fail.
The Houthis remain defiant despite the bombardment. They’ve launched new missiles at Israel and shot down three U.S. drones. Trump’s team argues that sustained pressure will eventually break the group. “We hit them every day and night—harder and harder,” the president said. Critics, however, warn that without targeting Iran directly, the Houthis will keep regrouping.
Somalia has emerged as a strategic partner in the fight. Trump revealed a deal granting the U.S. exclusive access to Somali airbases and ports to counter Houthi expansion. This move strengthens America’s presence in the Horn of Africa, a region critical for monitoring Iranian activity and securing maritime routes.
The administration’s approach has drawn praise from conservatives, who see it as a return to “peace through strength.” By combining relentless military action with tough diplomacy, Trump aims to dismantle Iran’s proxy network and prevent a nuclear crisis. As one analyst put it, “The choice is clear: back down or face total annihilation.”
With the Houthis on the ropes and Iran isolated, the White House believes victory is within reach. “The real pain is yet to come,” Trump warned, signaling that the campaign will intensify until every threat to American interests is erased. For now, the message to adversaries is unmistakable: cross the U.S., and there will be nowhere left to hide.