The Trump U.S. administration’s action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen is a warning shot at Iran, which arms the Houthis and finances other terror groups in the region, according to Boston Herald editorial, which added that the Houthis had little to fear from the Biden White House, but President Donald Trump is now trying to change the equation.
The Trump administration was unapologetic — and rightfully so. “We’re doing the entire world a favor by getting rid of these guys and their ability to strike global shipping,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on “Face The Nation.” “That’s the mission here, and it will continue until that’s carried out.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was even more adamant. “This isn’t a one-night thing,” he told Fox News. “This will continue until you say, ‘We’re done shooting at ships. We’re done shooting at assets.’”
BH editorial added that For the final year of Joe Biden’s presidency, the terrorist (Houthis) rebels who control parts of Yemen — working as an Iranian proxy — carried out numerous attacks against vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting international commerce, damaging at least 30 ships and sending two to the seabed.
BH concluded that Iran mullahs have thrived on appeasement, and Trump has made it clear that there will be consequences if Iran continues to be a force for aggression and destabilization in the region.