The White House spokesperson described the US military attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen as successful, stating that these attacks have significantly weakened Iran. Caroline Levitt, in her press conference on Tuesday, April 1, said, 'So far, more than two hundred successful attacks against the Houthis have been carried out, and as a result of these attacks, Iran has been severely weakened.' The extensive US attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen began on March 15, following an order from President Donald Trump. On March 17, Trump warned that from then on, he would hold Iran responsible for any subsequent Houthi attacks, stating that Tehran would 'face severe consequences.' Levitt's remarks were made in response to a question regarding a letter from two American senators. Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley and Republican Senator Rand Paul, in a joint letter to Trump, urged him to 'adhere to the Constitution' and consult with Congress. They noted that declaring war on the Houthis requires congressional approval, asking, 'Given your recent statements about the possibility of military action against Iran, does your administration intend to seek that congressional approval before proceeding?' However, Caroline Levitt emphasized that the recent attacks against the Houthis were 'defensive' and stated that Trump and the Secretary of Defense acted based on their legal authorities.
White House Claims US Attacks on Houthis Have Weakened Iran
The White House claims that US military actions against Houthi rebels in Yemen have weakened Iran significantly. This statement comes amidst concerns from US senators regarding the need for congressional approval for military actions. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the US, Iran, and the Houthis.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The US has conducted over two hundred military attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen, claiming it has weakened Iran. This action has raised concerns among US senators about the need for congressional approval for military actions.
- The attacks began on March 15 following an order from President Trump.
- Senators have questioned the legality of these actions without congressional approval.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Houthis are a Yemeni rebel group supported by Iran, and the US has accused Iran of destabilizing the region through its support of such groups.
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