Yemen’s Houthi Leader Issues Stark Warning to US Over Gaza
Yemen’s Houthi chief Abdel-Malek al-Houthi has fired a chilling warning: any direct US intervention in Gaza will be met with deadly force. He vowed his group is ready to launch military strikes, including drones and missiles, if America steps in. “There are red lines when it comes to Gaza,” al-Houthi declared, signalling his readiness to team up with allied factions.
Iraqi Militia Threatens US Targets If Washington Backs Israel
Not to be outdone, Iraqi politician Hadi al-Amiri ramped up the rhetoric. Speaking in Baghdad, the head of the Badr Organisation warned the US: intervene openly, and “all American targets” become fair game. Al-Amiri’s group is part of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces, which includes several Iran-backed militias, highlighting the volatile regional undercurrents.
“If the Americans intervened openly…we will consider all American targets legitimate…and we will not hesitate to target them.” – Hadi al-Amiri
US Moves Military Might Closer to Israel Amid Rising Gaza Tensions
The drama ratcheted up on Sunday when the US announced it’s shipping extra munitions to Israel and dispatching a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean. The move is a clear show of muscle to support Israel, which faces intense attacks from Hamas militants.
The US already pumps roughly $3 billion a year into Israel’s military, cementing its role as a relentless ally.
Biden Pledges Unwavering Support as Conflict Threatens Regional Stability
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden will confer with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to navigate the crisis. Just hours after Hamas’s latest assault on Israel, Biden reassured the world of his “rock-solid and unwavering” backing for Israel.
Military assets are now moving closer to the fray, but experts warn the situation is a powder keg. With tensions soaring, the risk of wider conflict and civilian casualties looms large across the Middle East.
