Donald Trump: "until now, acted very professionally and smart"

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose "major military punishment" on both Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels if the group resumes attacks on Red Sea shipping, according to a post on his Truth Social platform. The warning followed Houthi missile and drone strikes on oil tankers—including a Saudi vessel on Wednesday that sent oil prices jumping—which the Tehran-backed rebels said enforced a blockade on Saudi Arabia. Trump expressed disappointment with the Houthis, remarking that they had previously behaved in a capable and disciplined manner after U.S. strikes last year and during the February war involving the United States and Israel. The statement underscores escalating tensions over Houthi attacks disrupting maritime trade and Washington's stance that Iran bears responsibility for its proxy's actions.