Trump Deploys Combat Troops to Middle East to Crush Houthi Attacks

President Donald Trump has ordered combat-ready U.S. troops to the Middle East in a major escalation to counter Houthi attacks on American shipping and military assets, calling the Iranian-backed group “a band of pirates” threatening global commerce and U.S. national security.

In a letter sent Tuesday to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, Trump announced the deployment of air, missile defense, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities to the region, making it clear that America will not tolerate piracy or terror at sea.

“I will no longer allow this band of pirates to threaten and attack United States forces and commercial vessels,” Trump wrote. “We will continue these decisive military operations until the Houthi threat is eliminated.”

The deployment includes:

• Air and missile defense systems for U.S. positions and Israel.

• U.S. Navy ships and aircraft striking Houthi targets across Yemen.

• U.S. Air Force bombers, fighters, and drones supporting strikes and ISR missions.

• Special reconnaissance aircraft to track and eliminate threats before they launch.

Trump emphasized that these actions were consistent with his constitutional duties as Commander in Chief, and noted they are being carried out in line with the War Powers Resolution.

According to the letter, U.S. Central Command has already commenced large-scale strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, including:

• Command centers and weapons stockpiles

• Leadership compounds

• Surface-to-air missile systems

• Rebel drone and radar installations

The Red Sea and surrounding waters, one of the most vital commercial shipping lanes on Earth, have seen repeated Houthi aggression, including the use of missiles and drones against U.S. Navy vessels and commercial cargo ships. Several U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down, reportedly with Russian-made missile systems, raising concerns that U.S. military technology could fall into the hands of China, Russia, or Iran.

This is a decisive response from a commander-in-chief who isn’t afraid to defend American interests abroad with strength and precision. Trump is making it clear that under his leadership, the U.S. will no longer play defense while foreign-backed terror proxies disrupt global shipping and threaten our troops.

The Houthi regime is backed by Iran, armed by China and Russia, and growing bolder as it tests Western resolve. But now, they face an American president who doesn’t flinch when it comes to military deterrence.

“We will not stop until the Houthis can no longer threaten our forces or block freedom of navigation,” Trump wrote.

This move signals a return to peace through strength a direct counter to the appeasement and retreat policies of the previous administration, which emboldened America’s enemies and weakened our global posture.

Trump’s letter closes with gratitude to Congress for its support. Let’s hope they stand with him because when American lives and global stability are at stake, there is no room for politics, only action.

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