US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that the US will continue military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels until they halt their assaults on international shipping. He emphasized the mission's goal of protecting freedom of navigation. In a strong warning, President Trump declared that lethal force would be deployed to end Houthi attacks, cautioning Iran about its support for the rebels. The Houthis responded to US airstrikes, which reportedly killed 53 people, by promising to escalate hostilities, including targeting US vessels, signaling a perpetuating cycle of violence in the region.
"I want to be very clear, this campaign is about freedom of navigation and restoring deterrence. The minute the Houthis say, 'We'll stop shooting at your ships, we'll stop shooting at your drones,' this campaign will end."
"To all Houthi terrorists, YOUR TIME IS UP, AND YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP, STARTING TODAY. IF THEY DON'T, HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!"
"If they continue their aggression, we will continue the escalation. We call for a 'million-strong' rally of defiance across rebel-held areas..."
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