White House photos of Trump watching US strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The White House recently released photos of President Donald Trump watching strikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Saturday, as the large-scale U.S. operation against the terrorist group continues. The photos showed President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz closely monitoring the strikes.
In a statement, the White House emphasized that President Trump is taking action against the Houthis to defend U.S. shipping assets and deter terrorist threats. The President, dressed in golf attire and his signature red baseball cap, was seen watching video of the strikes on a television screen. Another photo showed him wearing a black headset while overseeing the operations.
President Trump announced on TRUTHSocial that he had ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. The goal of the operation is to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, as well as to restore navigational freedom in the region.
The U.S. Central Command initiated a series of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen to defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to inform Russia of the U.S. military deterrence operations against the Houthis and to discuss next steps in restoring communication between the United States and Russia.
The Houthis have targeted international shipping in the Red Sea and launched missiles and drones at Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. and other countries have accused Iran of providing military aid to the Houthis, a claim that Iran has denied. President Trump has vowed to use overwhelming force against the Houthis to ensure the safety of American vessels and restore freedom of navigation in the region.
The recent strikes on the Houthis come after President Trump sent a letter to Iranian leaders offering to restart bilateral talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The Trump administration re-designated the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization earlier this month, after the Biden administration had lifted the group’s designation in 2021.
Overall, the U.S. operation against the Houthis in Yemen underscores President Trump’s commitment to defending American interests, deterring terrorist threats, and restoring freedom of navigation in the region. The President’s decisive actions send a clear message to the Houthis and their supporters that attacks on American assets will not be tolerated.
