Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made a bold statement regarding the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, particularly concerning the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. During a brief press encounter, Trump claimed that a mutual understanding had been reached between the U.S. and the Houthis: “Yemen has agreed not to target our ships, and in return, we won’t launch attacks from our side.”
Nodding confidently, he added, “We’ve closed that chapter.”
When reporters pressed him further, asking, “What if Yemen attacks Israel?” Trump simply responded, “OK!?” — a remark that many interpreted as indifference or a suggestion that the U.S. would not intervene, implying it’s Israel’s own decision how to respond.
Meanwhile, the Houthis have escalated their operations. They reportedly fired advanced missiles at Tel Aviv’s airport and have struck U.S. Navy vessels operating in the Gulf of Aden. These developments have significantly raised regional and international tensions.
What lies ahead for U.S. policy in the region? Is this a shift toward isolationism or a calculated diplomatic stance?
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