Donald Trump and the Houthis

Incoming president Trump should make it clear that if Iranian-supplied weapons hit us, the United States will strike back forcefully — and directly — against Iran.

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Houthi supporters rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, December 6, 2024.

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For years, Yemen’s Houthi terrorists have been attacking U.S. Navy ships while the United States has been playing defense. Last July, CENTCOM commander general Erik Kurilla warned of the dangers our ships and sailors face. The Wall Street Journal reported this:

As recently as last month, in December 2024, CENTCOM reported on more attacks:

Elliott Abrams

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Elliott Abrams

Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and served in the Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump administrations.

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