President Trump said on Tuesday the United States would “deal with” Yemen’s Houthi group if it imposes a blockade on shipping or energy exports from Saudi Arabia via the Red Sea. Speaking in the Oval Office, he said the action has not occurred “so far” but “maybe will,” and reiterated “if this happens, we will act.” He added the US has taken action against the Houthis before and “haven’t heard from them” since those initial measures.

2026-07-22

President Trump said on Tuesday the United States would “deal with” Yemen’s Houthi group if it imposes a blockade on shipping or energy exports from Saudi Arabia via the Red Sea. Speaking in the Oval Office, he said the action has not occurred “so far” but “maybe will,” and reiterated “if this happens, we will act.” He added the US has taken action against the Houthis before and “haven’t heard from them” since those initial measures.