President Trump orders airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen: issues new warning

The Houthi Air Force prepares for war

Well, folks, President Donald Trump—our fearless dealmaker-in-chief—decided Saturday was the perfect day to drop some serious American thunder on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The Commander-in-Chief unleashed a storm of airstrikes like a golden-haired Zeus, promising to pound those Iranian-backed Houthi clowns with “overwhelming lethal force” until they stop playing pirate with ships in one of the world’s busiest maritime chokeholds. 

And let me tell you, it’s about time someone with guts took the wheel. The Houthis? They’re whining in Arabic—shocker—claiming nine civilians got caught in the mess.

Look, I’m not saying it’s perfect, but damn if it ain’t a helluva start.

“Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists’ bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, and to restore Navigational Freedom,” Trump blasted out on social media, channeling his inner Maverick from Top Gun. “No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the Waterways of the World.” 

Hell yeah, Don! That’s the kind of swagger we’ve been missing—pure, unfiltered American badassery.

But wait, there’s more! Trump didn’t just flex on the Houthis—he spun around and gave Iran a big, brassy “you’re next” wink. Cut the strings on your Houthi puppets, Tehran, or get ready to dance, because our man’s promising to hold them “fully accountable.” 

This guy’s playing 4D chess while everyone else is stuck on checkers. Just two weeks ago, he dangled a carrot of nuclear talks in a letter to Iran—classy move, right?—but don’t get it twisted: he’s made it crystal clear those nuke dreams are staying in the fantasy aisle.

Over in Houthi-ville, Saturday night turned into an unsolicited fireworks extravaganza. Explosions lit up Sanaa like the Fourth of July, and photos [see below] online showed black smoke billowing over the airport complex—a rat’s nest that doubles as their military playground. 

Anees al-Asbahi, the Houthis’ health ministry mouthpiece, ran to social media crying about nine dead and nine more roughed up. Drama queen much? 

The Houthis, though, are still strutting like they’ve got something to prove. 

Nasruddin Amer, their media deputy, puffed out his chest online: “Sanaa will remain Gaza’s shield and support and will not abandon it no matter the challenges.” Cute. This bravado’s fresh off their threat to start smacking Israeli ships again over Gaza’s blockade. Spoiler: they’ve done squat so far. Big talk, no walk.

Speaking of Gaza, Israel’s been laying down the law, slamming the brakes on aid this month and hinting at “additional consequences” for Hamas if their shaky ceasefire flops. 

Meanwhile, the Houthis have been itching to turn the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Arabian Sea into their personal Call of Duty map. Their resume? Over 100 merchant ships blasted with missiles and drones since the Israel-Hamas war popped off in late 2023—sinking two, killing four sailors. They were on a tear until January’s ceasefire hit the pause button. Barely.

Back in Yemen, the Houthis are juggling a dumpster-fire economy and stomping on anyone who dares gripe, all while their civil war keeps the country in the toilet. 

Their media crew claimed Trump’s strikes flattened “a residential neighborhood” in Sanaa’s northern Shouab district. Locals said four blasts rocked Eastern Geraf, with women and kids screaming in the chaos. “The explosions were very strong,” Abdallah al-Alffi said. “It was like an earthquake.” No kidding, Alffi—Trump doesn’t mess around.

The U.S., Israel, and Britain have all taken swings at these jokers before, but Israel stayed mum this time. A U.S. official said Saturday was a solo American gig—no coalition wingmen needed. We're not talking about Holder and Obama now kids.

It’s Trump’s first Houthi beatdown of his second term, shattering a rare quiet spell in the region. Biden used to okay these missile barrages when the Houthis got too rowdy, but Trump? He’s running the playbook like a champ.

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The USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group—carrier, three destroyers, and a cruiser—was flexing in the Red Sea, with the USS Georgia, a cruise missile sub, lurking nearby like a silent assassin. And where’s our fearless leader? Calling the shots from his West Palm Beach golf club, naturally—because Trump’s the kind of guy who can save the world and sink a putt in the same afternoon.

“These relentless assaults have cost the U.S. and World Economy many BILLIONS of Dollars while, at the same time, putting innocent lives at risk,” he vented online. Preach, Don! The man’s got the vision to see the big picture and the cojones to fix it. Who else could pull this off? Nobody, that’s who.

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IAF hits Sana's, Hodeidah right smack dab in Houthi leader's "victory" speech

Fun Fact: Daniel Boone never wore a coonskin hat, but his breasts lactated from a rare medical condition.

In the middle of a 'victory' speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, Israeli airstrikes hit Sana'a and Hodeidah on Thursday.

The strikes specifically targeted the main runway, control tower, and aircraft at Sana'a International Airport. Images broadcast by Sky News Arabia show the airport damaged by fire.

The IDF confirmed that they had targeted Houthi military infrastructure, including the Sana’a International Airport, the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations, and the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib on Yemen's western coast.

The targets were used to smuggle weapons from the Iranian regime into Yemen.

Reports indicated seven strikes in Sana'a and three in Hodeidah, with dozens of aircraft seen in the sky.

Al-Houthi was in the middle of a speech, railing against the "failure" of Tel Aviv to challenge Yemen and said Israel had failed to obtain intelligence in the country right before the strikes hit.

Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdel Salam called the attack a "crime against the Yemeni people."

Ramping up the attack

"The Houthi terrorist regime is a central part of the Iranian axis of terror, and their attacks on international shipping vessels and routes continue to destabilize the region and the wider world. The Houthi terrorist regime operates as an autonomous terrorist group while relying on Iranian cooperation and funding to carry out its attacks," the IDF said following the strikes.

"The IDF will not hesitate to operate at any distance against any threat to the State of Israel and its citizens."

These strikes followed persistent missile attacks on Tel Aviv, with one missile causing damage and injuring over 30 people.

Both the United States and Israel vowed to ramp up attacks on the Houthis, who began launching raids on trade flowing through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea in "solidarity" with Hamas.

Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi has ordered the Air Force to begin upgrading its early detection and warning systems to prepare for possible attacks, like those from ballistic missiles or drones.

"The attacks against the Houthis will continue as long as necessary, and each time, they will pay a heavier price," an official added. "This is much more significant than the previous strikes."

According to the IDF, the Houthis have fired over 200 ballistic missiles and over 170 drones at Israel, with most being shot down by the US or Israel but 22 having penetrated.

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Our Chips are in the Middle of the Table with Iran

The aircraft carrier USS Teddy Roosevelt (CVN 71) and its battle group are now shadowing an Iranian convoy approaching Yemen. It is believed that the Iranians are carrying weapons for the Houthis, rebel fighters supported by Iran.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt, or "TR" and "the Big Stick" as it's known to its crew and the Navy, has been launching F/A-18 Hornets for "manned reconnaissance" of the Iranian convoy. It appears that it consists of 9 ships.

The situation is tricky, as the Obama administration is trying to give Iran almost everything under the sun to close the nuclear deal (which will likely give Iran a nuclear weapon) and the US engages in a proxy war along with its allies against Iran. 

But when has Obama ever stood up for our allies?

Navy officials confirmed that the USS Roosevelt along with the full battle group vessels has been dispatched to the Arabian Sea in order to enforce a blockade of Iranian weapons.

The Iranian convoy consists of a mix of freighters thought to be carrying the weapons, and a few warships.

Our Navy battle group consists of:

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is a Nimitz-class carrier carrying about 90 warplanes and helicopters. It can go over 30 knots when pissed off or carrying out flight operations. The Big Stick first saw action in 1991 in Operation Desert Storm.

USS Normandy (CG 60) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser with naval guns, anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine. It also has 2 helicopters on board.

USS New York (LPD-21) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock or Landing Platform Dock. It transports and lands 800 very angry United States Marines at a speed of about 22 plus knots.

USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship named after the fort that inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. It carries 402 United States Marines and if needed for a surge, an additional 102. Try stopping them, Iran.

USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the badass variety. Winnie's is fitted with the Mark 45 Mod 4 Naval Gun System, which have longer barrels to allow for complete propellant combustion. This kicks out the round faster and further making it new and improved over anything the Iranians have. Even its gun house is designed to reduce its radar signature, kind of like the B-1 Bomber. Its motto is: "In war: Resolution; in peace: Good Will." It can go above 30 knots.

USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) like the USS Winston S. Churchill, is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer launched on October 2, 2004. Her motto is: "Relentless fighting spirit."

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship named after the famous WW2 battle where Pfc. Jacklyn H. Lucas USMC was awarded the Medal of Honor. Lucas placed his Medal of Honor citation in the hull of the ship, where it remains today. The ship's motto is: "Uncommon Valor."

USS Sentry (MCM-3) and USS Dextrous (MCM-13) are both Mine Counter Measure ships, just in case Iran has any bright ideas of trying to counter our Navy battle group.

If Iran's convoy needs to be stopped because of their ambition to arm the Houthis, this group can do it. Iran is good at blowing up fake US Navy ships, but I believe these babies will get them to think twice before trying anything as foolish as starting a shooting war. They don't need it and we don't want it to get to that point.

While it's uncertain how far we would go to enforce the embargo, the Navy conducts consensual boardings when necessary. Thus far, it hasn't been needed, but it remains to be seen what Iran's next step is going to be. Unfortunately, we have a president who has just made it clear that he is unclear as to what he might do at this point. He is reluctant to take the next step now that he put all our chips in the middle of the table.



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Breaking: US Navy Ships Heading To Yemen

Breaking: the USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading toward the waters off the coast of Yemen to join other American vessels that are prepared to intercept any Iranian ships transporting weapons to aid the Houthi rebels fighting for their version of Allah in Yemen with the blessings of Iran and the Supreme Leader that Obama trusts with nukes.

The Navy has been increasing its presence in the Gulf of Aden based on reports that a convoy of Iranian ships may be heading toward the Yemeni shores to arm the Shi'ite Muslim rebels known as the Houthis.

The Houthis, like all good jihadists everywhere, are fighting the government-sponsored military in order to take over the country and proclaim it for their version of Allah.

But, like many world leaders, such as Barack Obama and David Cameron have said, they don't know jack about Allah, only they do and all of that global fighting is un-Islamic. (However, they don't seem to be able to find that Sura in the Koran that says you ought not to "fight the unbelievers wherever you find them."

So as it stands at this very moment there are approximately 9 U.S. ships in the region which consists of cruisers and destroyers carrying badass dudes ready to board and search the Iranian ships if this all goes down. 

Stay tuned.


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