US strikes on Yemen's Houthis kill 24, Trump warns 'Your time is up'

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Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran, the main supporter of the Houthis, demanding an immediate end to its backing of the group. He cautioned that any threat to the United States would have serious consequences.

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A ship fires missiles at an undisclosed location, after US President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters)

India Today World Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 16, 2025 09:22 IST

At least 24 people were killed after US President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping. He warned that if the group does not cease its actions, they will face severe consequences, saying, "hell will rain down" on them.

Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran, the main supporter of the Houthis, demanding an immediate end to its backing of the group. He cautioned that any threat to the United States would have serious consequences, "America will hold you fully accountable, and we won't be nice about it!"

"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!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

The ongoing strikes mark the most extensive US military operation in the Middle East since Trump became President in January. The offensive comes as US intensifies sanctions on Tehran in an effort to pressure it into nuclear negotiations.

Published By:

Manisha Pandey

Published On:

Mar 16, 2025

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