U.S. President threatens Iran with major military retaliation for Houthi attacks on shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
President Trump warned Iran of severe military consequences if Houthi forces attack tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait again. He stated the U.S. will hold Iran accountable, labeling the Houthis as an Iranian proxy.
The threat follows recent Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the critical Red Sea chokepoint. No prior U.S. military response has been reported in this conflict, though tensions have escalated in the region.
Markets may monitor oil supply risks as the strait handles roughly 4 million barrels of crude daily.