After Settling Russia-Ukraine War! Donald Trump Orders Strike on Yemen; Over 20 Killed, Houthis React Strongly

US President Donald Trump, after actively engaging in discussions about the Russia-Ukraine war, has now shifted focus to the Middle East. In a decisive military action, Trump ordered a US airstrike on Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels. The attack resulted in over 20 militants being killed, further escalating tensions in the region. The Houthi political bureau responded strongly, condemning the airstrikes and calling them a "war crime."

Donald Trump’s Yemen Strike Sparks Strong Houthi Reaction

Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine war have drawn global attention. Now, with his military action in Yemen, tensions have escalated further. The US airstrikes resulted in over 20 deaths, prompting the Houthi political bureau to condemn the attack as a 'war crime.'

In a statement, the Houthis declared, "Our Yemeni armed forces are fully prepared to respond to this rising aggression." The strong reaction signals a possible escalation in the conflict, putting further pressure on international security dynamics.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) also released footage of the attack on X (formerly Twitter), with a caption reading, "CENTCOM operations against Iran-backed Houthis continue..."

CENTCOM operations against Iran-backed Houthis continue... pic.twitter.com/DYvc3gREN8

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 15, 2025

Donald Trump Justifies Military Action in Yemen on Truth Social

Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to provide justification for the military strike in Yemen. He stated, "Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American and other ships, aircraft, and drones. Joe Biden’s response was pathetically weak, so the unrestrained Houthis just kept going. It has been over a year since a U.S.-flagged commercial ship safely sailed through the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, or the Gulf of Aden. The last American warship to go through the Red Sea, four months ago, was attacked by the Houthis over a dozen times. Funded by Iran, the Houthi thugs have fired missiles at U.S. aircraft and targeted our troops and allies. These relentless assaults have cost the U.S. and the world economy many BILLIONS of dollars while, at the same time, putting innocent lives at risk.”

Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones.

Joe…

— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) March 15, 2025

Donald Trump Vows to Continue Attacks Until Houthis Are Defeated

Donald Trump further emphasised his firm stance against the Houthis, stating, “The Houthi attack on American vessels will not be tolerated. We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective. The Houthis have choked off shipping in one of the most important waterways of the world, grinding vast swaths of global commerce to a halt and attacking the core principle of freedom of navigation upon which international trade and commerce depend. Our brave warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists’ bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, and to restore navigational freedom. No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the waterways of the world.”

With the US military action in Yemen and Trump’s direct intervention in the Russia-Ukraine war discussions, global geopolitical tensions continue to rise. The situation remains fluid as world leaders react to the unfolding crisis.