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On March 15, U.S. Central Command launched a series of operations consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen. The strikes are to defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation. Watch an airstrike launch, below.
President Donald Trump announced the strikes on Saturday.
“Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen,” Trump said. His statement reads, in part: “They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones…”
Trump additionally wrote: “The Houthi attack on American vessels will not be tolerated. We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective…
“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!”
