U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of directing renewed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, alleging that the aim is to drive up global oil prices ahead of U.S. elections.
In a statement on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, Trump suggested that the Iran-aligned Houthis had resumed attacks at Tehran’s direction after a prolonged period of relative calm.
“The Houthis are behaving very badly. I thought they learned their lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them and, at their request, stopped,” Trump said.
“They’ve been silent for a long time, but now they’ve emerged again, probably at the behest of Iran,” he added.
Trump alleged that the attacks were intended to disrupt global energy markets and influence the political environment in the United States by raising energy costs.
He also criticised Iran’s economy and military capabilities, describing the country as a failing nation.
Trump warned that the Houthis could face consequences for their actions.
“I’ll be there after the Elections, and I will never forget!” he said.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest crude oil exporters. Attacks on its energy infrastructure or disruptions to shipping routes in the Middle East can raise concerns about global oil supplies and contribute to price volatility.
The Houthis have previously targeted Saudi infrastructure and vessels in the Red Sea, a strategic corridor for international oil and petroleum product shipments.
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