Trump says U.S. will hold Iran responsible for further Houthi attacks

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Following a series of U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels over the weekend, President Donald Trump on Monday issued a warning to Iran regarding its support for the group.

Trump emphasized that any future assaults by the Houthis will be regarded as direct actions by Iran, and promised severe repercussions.

Taking to social media he said, "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire."

The White House reinforced the stance, indicating that Iran should take the United States' warnings seriously.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon reported that over 30 Houthi sites have been targeted so far, and vowed to continue using "overwhelming lethal force" to protect international maritime commerce until the group ceases its attacks.