Yemen’s Houthi-led rebel government has announced its full backing for the group’s armed wing, which vowed to target American ships in the Red Sea

The Houthis threatened to attack US forces after American strikes against Iran. A ceasefire has been in place between the US and the Houthis since May 6, following a seven-week campaign by US Central Command (CENTCOM) against the Yemeni terrorist group.

If the US is involved in attacking and launching aggression against Iran alongside the Israeli enemy, then the (Houthi) armed forces will target their ships and warships in the Red Sea,' says group’s