Trump Vows Retaliation Against Iran for Houthi Attack in Red Sea The latest salvo in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran highlights the perils of escalating rhetoric.
Last week's Houthi rebel attack on a Saudi oil facility in the Red Sea prompted vows of retaliation from Donald Trump, mirroring a pattern of escalation that has characterized this relationship since its inception.
The Houthi attack is a symptom of the larger conflict in Yemen, where the rebels have been fighting the Saudi backed government for years.