Trump considers massive new military attack on Iran following Houthi str…

President Donald Trump has signaled he is close to deciding on a potential “massive attack” against Iran, with sources indicating the operation could surpass previous military actions like Operation Epic Fury. The threat comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled by recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea and rising global oil prices. Trump’s remarks, reported by Axios, have intensified fears of a broader regional conflict, with Iran warning of a “severe and decisive” response.

Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is “close to making a decision” on the strike, emphasizing that the U.S. Is “all set for it.” He described the planned operation as “bigger than ever before,” though no formal orders have been issued. The president also reiterated his stance that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, framing the potential attack as a necessary measure to counter what he called the regime’s “evil intentions.”

Iran Warns of Severe Response to U.S. Threats

Iran’s senior adviser to Supreme Leader Mohsen Rezaei condemned Trump’s remarks, dismissing them as “desperation” and accusing the U.S. President of “fatal mistakes.” Rezaei warned that any attack on Iranian infrastructure would provoke a “severe and decisive” retaliation, though he did not specify the nature of the response. The adviser’s comments followed Trump’s assertion that the U.S. Would hold Iran accountable for Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping, which he claimed were orchestrated by Tehran. “If [the Houthis] do this again, the US will hold Iran responsible,” Trump wrote on social media.

The Houthis, an Iran-backed group in Yemen, have escalated their campaign against Saudi interests, targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Their attacks have disrupted critical maritime routes, including the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The group’s Saba news agency reported striking two tankers, the Encelia and the Layla, causing fires but no casualties. The U.S. Has conducted airstrikes on Iran, with Trump stating that “we are all set for it,” though no official confirmation of a new operation has been made.

Regional Tensions and Global Economic Fears

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, warned that the Middle East is “teetering on the edge of the unimaginable,” citing the risk of a widening conflict. He highlighted the interconnected nature of regional crises, noting that one escalation often triggers the next. The situation has already led to a sharp rise in oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel. Analysts linked the surge to fears of disrupted supply chains, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which together handle millions of barrels of oil daily.

Trump’s potential strike has also drawn attention to the broader economic implications. A report from finance.yahoo.com noted that a full-scale conflict could push oil prices even higher, with markets already reacting to the uncertainty. Bitcoin, often seen as a hedge against geopolitical risks, fell nearly 2% on Thursday as investors braced for potential volatility. The article emphasized that Trump’s decision remains the key factor in determining the trajectory of both energy and financial markets.

The U.S. Military has conducted multiple rounds of strikes on Iran in recent weeks, including an operation that prompted Iran to fire at neighboring Arab countries housing American bases. Despite these actions, Trump insisted that Iran is “not ready yet” to escalate further, though he warned that the U.S. Would continue to “do extremely well” against the regime. His comments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, including a reported agreement to share civilian nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia, though the deal reportedly hinges on Riyadh normalizing relations with Israel—a condition the kingdom has resisted.