Trump Houthi Video: Shares Clip of Deadly US Airstrike

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Donald Trump shared a graphic Trump Houthi video of a deadly US airstrike.
• The footage shows a massive explosion targeting Houthi fighters in Yemen.
• Trump vowed the Iran-backed group “will never sink our ships again!”
• The strike is part of daily US airstrikes Yemen campaign ongoing since March 15.
• US also announced fresh sanctions targeting Houthi financial networks.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Trump Shares Graphic Houthi Airstrike Video

Former US President Donald Trump shared controversial video footage on Friday. The clip showed a deadly US airstrike targeting Houthi fighters in Yemen. He posted this Trump Houthi video on his social media platform, Truth Social. The black-and-white aerial clip resembled drone footage. It appeared to show dozens of people gathered together. Suddenly, a massive explosion occurs. The blast leaves a crater and bodies strewn across the area. Trump wrote alongside the video, “These Houthis gathered for instructions on an attack. Oops, there will be no attack by these Houthis!” He emphatically added, “They will never sink our ships again!”

Ongoing US Airstrike Campaign Details

This specific strike is part of a broader, sustained operation. The US has conducted daily airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas since March 15. According to Trump, the Houthi fighters, backed by Iran, launched over 100 attacks between November 2023 and January 2025. These attacks targeted merchant vessels using missiles and drones. During that period, two vessels were reportedly sunk. Four sailors lost their lives. In a post on Monday, Trump claimed significant success. He stated the Houthis had been “decimated by the relentless strikes over the past two weeks”. He elaborated, “Many of their Fighters and Leaders are no longer with us. We hit them every day and night – Harder and harder. Their capabilities that threaten Shipping and the Region are rapidly being destroyed.” This campaign of US airstrikes Yemen continues.

Trump’s Warning and Recent Casualties

Trump issued a stark warning in his post. “Our attacks will continue until they are no longer a threat to Freedom of Navigation,” he wrote. “The choice for the Houthis is clear: Stop shooting at US ships, and we will stop shooting at you. Otherwise, we have only just begun, and the real pain is yet to come, for both the Houthis and their sponsors in Iran.” A US strike on Wednesday reportedly caused casualties. The Houthis claimed, cited by the Associated Press, that at least six people were killed across Yemen. The group asserts that 58 people have died since the start of the US airstrike campaign. The release of the Trump Houthi video highlights the intensity of the conflict.

Escalation Context: Gaza Link and Red Sea Threats

The Trump administration linked the recent military escalation to renewed Houthi threats. These threats against Israeli and US ships emerged after Israel cut off humanitarian aid bound for Gaza last month. Houthi leaders publicly frame their attacks differently. They present attacks on Western vessels as a response to the war in Gaza. They see it as a way to pressure Israel into halting military operations. Late last month, the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks. They targeted the USS Harry S Truman and several US warships operating in the Red Sea. Trump described their actions as a campaign of “piracy, violence, and terrorism.” He stated it disrupted shipping in the Red Sea shipping lanes and the Gulf of Aden. These routes are vital global trade arteries for energy and cargo via the Suez Canal.

US Sanctions and Communication Blunder

In response, the US State Department announced fresh sanctions. These measures target individuals and companies linked to Houthi financing networks. A statement issued Tuesday detailed those targeted. They include “financial facilitators, procurement operatives, and companies operating as part of a global illicit finance network supporting the Houthis.” These sanctions follow earlier actions. Those were taken after Houthi fighters shot down a US Reaper drone in early March. Separately, a communication mishap occurred before the operation. Reports indicate National Security Adviser Mike Waltz accidentally added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat. Senior officials were discussing the planned strikes in Yemen within that chat, inadvertently revealing plans amidst the Trump Houthi video controversy.

Houthi Tactics and Iranian Connection

Security experts have noted an interesting pattern. Houthi attacks appear to selectively avoid vessels from nations like China and Saudi Arabia. This suggests the strikes are targeted rather than indiscriminate actions. The Houthis belong to Yemen’s Zaidi Shia minority. They have received backing from Iran for years. While Tehran officially denies arming the rebels, evidence suggests otherwise. Numerous seizures and investigations have consistently linked Houthi weaponry back to Iran. The ongoing US airstrikes Yemen aim to counter this threat.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Donald Trump shared a graphic Trump Houthi video showing a deadly US strike.
• The strike is part of ongoing daily US airstrikes Yemen since March 15.
• Houthi fighters target Red Sea shipping, linking actions to the Gaza war.
• The US imposed new sanctions on Houthi financial networks.
• The Houthis are an Iran-backed group, despite Tehran’s denials.

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