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Houthis Threaten US Warships in Red Sea if America Joins Israel Against Iran

Yemen's Houthi rebels have issued a stark warning that they will target American ships and warships in the Red Sea if the United States participates in any military action alongside Israel against Iran. The statement, delivered by spokesperson Yahya Sarea, framed such a scenario as part of a broader plan to enable Israeli control over the region, which he described as an assault on the nation's freedom and dignity. Sarea emphasized that the Yemeni Armed Forces are monitoring regional movements and will take necessary defensive measures, while reaffirming solidarity with Arab and Islamic nations, particularly the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. This warning significantly escalates regional tensions and signals potential military action in the strategically vital Red Sea waterways.

Key Points: Houthis Warn of Red Sea Strikes on US Warships

  • Houthis warn of targeting US warships
  • Threat tied to potential US-Israel attack on Iran
  • Statement frames conflict as battle for the nation
  • Yemen pledges solidarity with Palestinian resistance
  • Escalation risks for strategic Red Sea
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Yemeni forces warn of Red Sea strikes targetting warships if US joins Israel against Iran

Yemen's Houthis threaten to target American ships if the US joins an Israeli attack on Iran, escalating Middle East tensions.

"any American attack and aggression supporting the Israeli enemy against Iran... is something that cannot be overlooked - Yahya Sarea"

Sanaa, March 20

The Houthis have issued a stern warning that they will target American ships and warships in the Red Sea if the United States participates in any attack alongside Israel against Iran.

The statement came from Yahya Sarea, spokesperson for Yemen's Houthi rebels, who described such a scenario as part of a broader strategy aimed at enabling Israel to control the region.

"Because it considers it the biggest obstacle in the way of completing its plan. Therefore, any American attack and aggression supporting the Israeli enemy against Iran is within the framework of the same goal aiming to enable the Israeli enemy to control the entire region. This is something that cannot be overlooked because it means confiscating the freedom, independence and dignity of our nation, enslaving and humiliating it, obliterating its identity, occupying its homelands, looting its wealth, and establishing the equation of the permissibility of blood, honor, land and sanctities," Sarea said.

He described the potential conflict as "the battle of the entire nation," emphasizing that pride, salvation, and victory lie in what he termed "the movement in Jihad for the sake of Almighty God." He cited religious texts, stating: "And fight in the cause of Allah and know that Allah is Hearing and Knowing," and added, "O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet. Allah the Almighty has spoken the truth."

Sarea further warned that the Yemeni Armed Forces are closely monitoring all regional movements, including hostile actions against Yemen, and will take "the necessary legitimate measures to defend our dear country and its proud people" in the event of aggression.

He reaffirmed Yemen's solidarity with other Arab and Islamic nations, particularly in the context of Palestinian resistance. "Dear Yemen, with its great people, its believing leadership, and its Mujahid army, will stand by any Arab or Islamic country that is exposed to Zionist aggression or decides to face this aggression in self-defense or support and assistance to the Mujahideen in the Palestinian resistance. We will not abandon our brothers in the Gaza Strip," Sarea said.

The warning highlights the escalating tensions in the region, reflecting Yemen's long-standing opposition to Israeli and American policies in the Middle East, and signals potential military action in the strategic waters of the Red Sea should the United States intervene against Iran alongside Israel.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I understand the anger against Israeli actions in Gaza, threatening international shipping is not the answer. It hurts ordinary people everywhere. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
The US should think ten times before getting involved. West Asia is a powder keg right now. We don't need another war that will send oil prices through the roof. 🇮🇳 Our government must engage with all sides to protect our national interests.
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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. It's concerning how regional conflicts are getting intertwined. The Houthis framing this as a religious battle for the entire "nation" (Ummah) makes diplomacy even harder. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I have to criticize the article's framing a bit. It heavily quotes the Houthi spokesperson's religious justification without much counterpoint. As Indians, we see the human cost of conflict. The focus should be on the civilians in Yemen and Gaza who suffer the most.
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Karan T
Our navy is strong and we patrol those waters too. I'm confident the Indian Navy will ensure the safety of our merchant vessels no matter what. But prevention is better than cure - diplomacy must be the priority.

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