Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have launched a bold retaliation against the USS Harry S. Truman, marking a significant escalation in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. Just hours after President Trump demonstrated his unwavering “peace through strength” principle by authorizing a decisive military response, the Houthis struck back with a fierce barrage of 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, coupled with drone attacks.
President Trump, standing firm in his MAGA hat alongside top military officials, authorized this calculated response against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, underscoring America’s resolve to restore deterrence in the region.
Trump watching airstrike footage in his golf fit, with a signed MAGA hat on goes crazy
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga)
March 15, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo, emphasizing that the days of appeasement are over. “An era of peace through strength is back,” Hegseth declared, criticizing four years of inaction under Joe Biden.
“This campaign is about freedom of navigation and restoring deterrence,” Hegseth stated. “We will not be nice about it. This is not the Biden administration. We will come after the Houthis until they stop shooting at our ships and the Iranians better stay out of it,” he warned.
CENTCOM Forces Launch Large Scale Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM)
March 15, 2025
The Iran-backed Houthis, unsurprisingly, have vowed revenge. Their military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, confirmed a direct assault on the USS Harry S. Truman, employing ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drone attacks.
Houthis: We attacked the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman with 18 BALLISTIC MISSILES and drones
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613)
March 16, 2025
Meanwhile, Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi threatened to target Israeli shipping and declared American ships banned from entering the Red Sea. The extent of the damage remains undisclosed by the U.S. military.
BREAKING: The Houthis announce that U.S. ships are banned from passing through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea from now on
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24)
March 16, 2025
President Trump has vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” to ensure the Houthis cease their attacks along this vital maritime corridor, proving once again that he means business.
The Houthis attacked the USS Harry S. Truman, and their Supreme Leader declared that U.S. ships are banned from the Red Sea. Trump responded with additional airstrikes. The Houthis are once again learning the hard way that Trump is not Obama or Biden.
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns)
March 16, 2025
