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Yemen’s Houthi Threats and Iran’s Aggression: A Dire Warning for America’s Security in the Red Sea

By National Security Desk | January 26, 2026

Iran-backed Houthis escalate threats against Red Sea shipping amid U.S. naval buildup near Iran, exposing risks to American interests and highlighting Tehran’s dangerous regional ambitions.

As the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group moves toward the strategic waters off Iran’s coast, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have ramped up their menacing rhetoric, threatening new attacks on ships navigating the vital Red Sea corridor. This development is no mere coincidence but a calculated effort by Tehran to project power and intimidate America and its allies in a region critical to global trade and security. Why Should Americans Care About the Houthis’ Empty Threats? The Houthis’ recent video featuring images of a burning ship ominously captioned “Soon” underscores a pattern of instability that directly threatens American economic and...

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