Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea attends a rally held by protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, in Sanaa, Yemen. (REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah)
Trump said the actions are consistent with his authority as commander in chief and in line with the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to be kept informed.
The letter comes as the Trump administration continues daily military operations in Yemen, now entering their fourth week. The airstrikes began after renewed Houthi threats against Israeli ships and attacks on U.S. forces, including three Reaper drones brought down since March 3.
Houthi fighters march during a rally outside Sanaa, Yemen, on Jan. 22, 2024. (AP Photo)
In March, Trump posted on Truth Social that "many" Houthi leaders had been killed in the recent strikes, saying the group has been "decimated" and warning Iran, their chief backer, that it could be next if the attacks continue.
"The choice for the Houthis is clear," Trump wrote. "Stop shooting at U.S. ships, and we will stop shooting at you."
The Houthis began ramping up attacks in the Red Sea after the October 2023 Hamas terror attack on Israel. They’ve claimed responsibility for targeting U.S. warships and have so far avoided hitting Chinese and Saudi ships, raising questions among defense officials about their strategic aims.
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Congress is expected to review Trump’s report in the coming days as U.S. strikes continue.
Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner, Brie Stimson and Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
Jasmine is a writer at Fox News Digital and a military spouse based in New Orleans. Stories can be sent to jasmine.baehr@fox.com
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