In a recent letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Charles Grassley, President Donald Trump reportedly announced the deployment of additional combat-ready forces to the Middle East in response to escalating Houthi attacks on American shipping.
The letter, dated March 28, emphasized Trump’s commitment to keeping Congress informed in accordance with the War Powers Resolution.
Trump highlighted the Houthis’ ongoing threats against U.S. forces and commercial vessels, declaring, “I will no longer allow this band of pirates to threaten and attack United States forces and commercial vessels in one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.”
He outlined the military’s enhanced defensive capabilities, which include air and missile defense systems for Israel and U.S. forces, as well as fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft to support operations against Houthi targets.
The President noted that U.S. Central Command has already initiated large-scale strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, aiming to dismantle the capabilities used in attacks against American interests in the Red Sea.
These operations have involved U.S. Navy ships, Air Force bombers, and unmanned drones targeting Houthi leadership, command centers, and munitions storage facilities.
Trump stressed that these actions are crucial for protecting American lives and interests abroad, asserting his constitutional authority as Commander in Chief. He thanked Congress for its support in this military initiative.
Additionally, the Houthis have been implicated in downing several U.S. Reaper drones with surface-to-air missiles, potentially compromising U.S. intelligence operations.
With ties to adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran, the situation underscores the need for decisive military action to ensure regional stability and safeguard American interests.
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