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Yemen, 29 March – US President Donald Trump has set a clear deadline for the US military campaign in Yemen, demanding that the main objectives be achieved within two months. This was reported by the Israeli publication Maariv, citing a statement by a TV presenter of the Saudi channel Al-Hadath and sources associated with Houthi rebels.
According to reports, the US army conducted new strikes on Houthi positions in the Kitaf area east of Sa’ada, as well as on the Dabwa military base in the south of the Yemeni capital, Sana’a.
Al-Hadath commented on the strikes, noting that the operation has three key objectives:
1. Destruction of the Houthis’ military infrastructure
2. A tough response to every attack from them
3. Protection of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in particular through strikes on rebel command posts and communication hubs.
In addition, she said, Trump has given the green light to the prosecution of Houthi leaders, an organisation that the US considers a terrorist.
“The main difference between this campaign and the one conducted under Biden is the freedom of action. Now there are no lengthy consultations with British or other partners. Orders are carried out without delay,” the host said.
She also stressed that the new administration has changed the principles of military management:
“According to US sources, commanders are no longer required to seek permission from the White House before each strike. This gives the army more operational freedom and the ability to respond quickly to threats.”
Another strategic goal, according to Al-Hadath, is to demonstrate Tehran’s strength:
“These actions should strike fear in the hearts of the Iranian leadership.”
Meanwhile, according to Trump’s decision, the Iranian issue should be resolved within six months. However, as the TV channel notes, the US Central Command has so far refrained from officially assessing the effectiveness of the strikes, and representatives of the White House have not commented on the results of the operations.
