Trump says U.S. will ‘take care’ of Houthis if Red Sea strait blocked
Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States will respond if Yemen’s Houthi group blocks shipping and energy exports through the Red Sea. He made this statement while meeting with Lebanon’s leader in the Oval Office, noting the blockade has not happened yet but could happen.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump spoke about the situation in the Red Sea on Monday.
- He mentioned the possibility of Yemen’s Houthi group blocking shipping and energy exports.
- The shipping route affected is important for Saudi Arabia’s energy exports.
- Trump said the U.S. will “take care of things” if such a blockade occurs.
- The comments were made during a meeting with Lebanon’s leader in the Oval Office.
- So far, the blockade by the Houthis has not happened.
- The Red Sea strait is a key route for international shipping and energy transport.
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