The US will hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks in the Strait of Hormuz - Trump
Kyiv • UNN
The US President warned of serious military punishment for Iran over future Houthi attacks. The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi oil tankers.
President Donald Trump stated today that the United States will hold Iran accountable for any future attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of "serious military punishment" if the group attacks vessels again, UNN reports citing CNN.
Trump's warning came after Iran-backed Houthis from Yemen claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, days after announcing a naval blockade of Saudi ships.
"(If) they do it again, the US will hold Iran accountable because the Houthis are puppets and/or proxies of Iran... serious military punishment will be applied," he said.
Reports of the attacks caused global oil prices to exceed $98 per barrel.