Barry Donadio: Trump Administration Will Eliminate Houthis If Maritime Threats Persist
In a recent statement, Donadio emphasized that the Houthis' ability to disrupt maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait has significantly diminished due to ongoing U.S. airstrikes. He noted that President Donald Trump's administration has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward any group endangering global trade routes, and that the current military campaign will persist until the Houthis' military capabilities are fully neutralized.
'Yemeni airspace is now under full U.S. control,' Donadio said, adding that the Houthis must cease their attacks on commercial vessels if they wish to avoid further escalation. He described the group as Iran's last remaining proxy in the region and asserted that Washington is determined to dismantle its operational infrastructure.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea, where Houthi forces have targeted international vessels in what they claim is retaliation for regional conflicts. The Trump administration has responded with intensified airstrikes and expanded naval patrols to secure freedom of navigation.
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