Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 13, accused Yemen's Houthi militants of deliberately trying to increase oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, "The Houthis are behaving very badly." He also warned that he would "never forget" their attacks on Saudi Arabia.
According to Trump, the group has resumed its attacks at Iran's behest, following a period of relative calm after U.S. strikes in Yemen last year. These remarks further highlight the existing tensions in the region.
The accusations come amid a wider regional conflict that, according to the Reuters report, is fueled by a "U.S. war with Iran." This illustrates the complex interconnection of conflicts in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
By linking the Houthi attacks to the U.S. midterm elections, Trump has added a domestic political dimension to the issue. He is suggesting that foreign actors are attempting to influence American politics and its economy.
The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group, have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen for years and have previously launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. These attacks have had significant impacts on global oil markets.
Source: Reuters
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