U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing "dire consequences" if Houthi rebels in Yemen continue attacks allegedly backed by Tehran. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump blamed Iran directly for Houthi actions, claiming: "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon… as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN."
The warning follows multiple U.S. military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen last weekend. Pentagon officials confirmed over 30 strikes since March 15, with operations expected to continue.
Meanwhile, Houthi authorities reported 53 fatalities and 98 injuries from recent U.S. attacks—numbers that highlight escalating tensions in the region. The shadow war between Washington and Tehran now risks spilling further into open conflict.
Analysts speculate this could impact global shipping routes and energy markets, with many young professionals already tracking the situation for business implications. Students and geopolitics enthusiasts are also closely watching how this plays into broader Middle Eastern power dynamics.
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