Trump blames Iran for Houthi attacks on shipping after U.S. strikes in Yemen
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President Trump has declared Iran will be made accountable for any Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. This statement follows a significant US military operation against Houthi militants that resulted in numerous casualties. The Houthis had targeted shipping following the Gaza conflict, making global transit routes unsafe. The Biden administration is forming a coalition to help secure these vital waterways. Analysts suggest shipping companies may not resume normal operations quickly, needing a prolonged period of stability before fully trusting the routes again.
"Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible..."
The US strikes are meant to open up international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, after months of attacks by Houthi militants forced vessels to find new routes...
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