'US Will Intervene If...': Trump Downplays Concerns Over Potential Houthi Blockade Of Red Sea
'US Will Intervene If...': Trump Downplays Concerns Over Potential Houthi Blockade Of Red Sea Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 22:53 IST Trump dismissed
'US Will Intervene If...': Trump Downplays Concerns Over Potential Houthi Blockade Of Red Sea Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 22:53 IST Trump dismissed concerns over potential Red Sea disruption by Yemen's Houthi militia, stating the US would intervene if needed. US President Donald Trump (Source: Reuters) United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed concerns about a possible disruption to the Red Sea, another major shipping route besides the Strait of Hormuz, by Yemen’s Houthi militia, saying Washington would be forced to intervene if such a situation arose. “We take care of things. If something like that happens, we take care of it," he told reporters. “We’ve done that with the Houthis before, and we haven’t heard from them in a while since we did what we did," he added.
Houthi Rebels Issue Warning Earlier in the day, two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude bound for China and India reversed course in the Red Sea, opting to sail towards the Suez Canal instead of navigating the waters off Yemen’s coast after Iran-backed Houthi rebels issued a warning. The route changes by the vessels, Xin Long Yang and Rodos, point to a possible second disruption to a key global shipping corridor, potentially worsening the strain on energy markets already reeling from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How would a Red Sea blockade impact global oil prices? A Red Sea blockade could remove approximately 7% of global oil supply from international markets.
This could escalate the global energy crisis, potentially pushing oil prices higher. Roughly 8.8 million barrels of oil per day move through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. What actions could the US take against Houthi rebels? The US would intervene if Yemen's Houthi rebels impose a blockade on the Red Sea. President Donald Trump stated the US would "take care of things" if such a situation arose, recalling previous US actions against the Houthis. Will this situation escalate into a larger conflict? I cannot make predictions about future events. According to news reports, US President Donald Trump stated that the US would intervene if Houthi rebels impose a blockade on the Red Sea. About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk.
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