Houthis escalate threat: U.S. ships in Red Sea targeted if America attacks Iran

As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies with over 700 casualties, Houthis warn of renewed attacks on U.S. naval vessels in the Red Sea if the U.S. intervenes militarily. This latest threat underscores rising regional tensions and the precarious position of American forces amid delayed decisions by the Trump administration.

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The Economic TimesTimesofindia
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Sources: The Economic TimesTimesofindia
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated as the Houthi movement in Yemen has issued a stark warning to the United States.

In a video statement, Houthi military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree declared, 'In the event of the American involvement in the attack and aggression against Iran with the Israeli enemy, the armed forces will target its ships and warships in the Red Sea.' This threat comes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which began on June 13 and have resulted in significant casualties.

Iran’s health ministry reported that Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the conflict began, with a Washington-based Iranian human rights group estimating at least 722 deaths, including 285 civilians, and over 2,500 injured.

The U.S., under President Donald Trump, is considering direct military involvement but has delayed a decision for up to two weeks. Trump has called for an 'unconditional surrender' from Iran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

Iran’s foreign minister warned that U.S. involvement would be 'very dangerous for everyone.' The Houthis’ threat to target U.S. naval vessels in the strategically vital Red Sea highlights the risk of the conflict expanding beyond Israel and Iran, potentially drawing in multiple regional actors.

This development underscores the fragile and volatile nature of the Middle East situation, where proxy groups like the Houthis are ready to act in defense of Iran, complicating U.S. and allied military calculations.

The Red Sea is a critical maritime route for global trade, and any attacks on U.S. ships there could have significant international repercussions, further destabilizing the region.
Sources: The Economic TimesTimesofindia
Houthis have warned they will target U.S. ships in the Red Sea if America attacks Iran amid escalating tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran. The Yemeni group’s military spokesman declared this threat in response to potential U.S. involvement in the conflict, which has already killed hundreds.
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Key Facts
  • Israel launched airstrikes on Irans nuclear facilities, military installations, top commanders, and nuclear scientists starting June 13, causing at least 722 deaths, including 285 civilians and over 2,500 injured, according to a Washington-based Iranian human rights organization.Timesofindia
  • Iran reported more than 400 deaths since the conflict began on June 13, as stated by Irans health ministry.The Economic Times
  • Irans foreign minister warned that U.S. involvement in the war with Israel would be very dangerous for everyone.The Economic Times
  • Houthis threatened to resume targeting U.S. ships in the Red Sea if a future Trump administration backs Israels military campaign against Iran.The Economic Times
  • US President Donald Trump is considering direct military involvement in the Iran conflict but has delayed a decision for up to two weeks while calling for an unconditional surrender from Iran.Timesofindia
  • Houthi military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree declared that if America attacks Iran, the armed forces will target U.S. ships and warships in the Red Sea.Timesofindia
Houthis threaten to resume targeting U.S. ships in the Red Sea if a future Trump administration backs Israel's military campaign against Iran, according to an AP report.
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
In a video statement by Yemeni Armed Forces on Saturday, Houthi military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree said, 'In the event of the American involvement in the attack and aggression against Iran with the Israeli enemy, the armed forces will target its ships and warships in the Red Sea'.
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