Washington, DC – The White House has squarely placed the blame on Iran for a series of assaults on three commercial ships in the Red Sea this past Sunday. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, in a press briefing, asserted that the attacks, orchestrated by Houthi rebels from Yemen, were facilitated and supported by Iran.
The USS Carney responded to distress calls from the targeted commercial vessels, successfully neutralizing several drones employed in the attacks. Sullivan highlighted the international scope of the incident, noting that the affected ships were affiliated with 14 different nations.
“Iran must be held accountable for these attacks, as it is the primary supplier of weapons to the Houthi rebels,” Sullivan declared during the briefing. The statement points to a direct link between Iran’s support and the actions of the Houthi rebels, escalating tensions in the already volatile region.
The attacks in the Red Sea come in the context of a broader pattern of Houthi aggression, with multiple instances of strikes against Israel and threats posed to U.S. assets in the region. The White House’s attribution of responsibility to Iran is likely to escalate diplomatic tensions and prompt international scrutiny of Iran’s involvement in supporting proxy groups in the Middle East.
