US Warns Iran After Houthi Drone Attack

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Iran of consequences for its 'lethal' support of Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been attacking Red Sea shipping in alleged solidarity with Palestinians. Hegseth emphasized U.S. military readiness and said a response would come at a time and place of America's choosing. Since March, the U.S. has conducted over 1,000 airstrikes against Houthi targets, reportedly degrading their capabilities. The situation escalated when a Houthi drone attack forced the USS Harry S. Truman into evasive maneuvers, causing a $67 million F-18 fighter jet to fall into the Red Sea. President Trump has reinforced that Iran would be held responsible for any further Houthi attacks. The warning comes ahead of renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks amid increased U.S. military deployments and regional tensions.