In a recent letter to the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, President Trump outlined developments regarding the security situation in Yemen and the Middle East. He expressed concerns about Houthi militants, who have been attacking U.S. forces and threatening commercial shipping in critical maritime routes. To enhance U.S. defensive capabilities and ensure navigational rights, the President directed the Department of Defense to deploy additional combat-equipped forces to the region and initiate military strikes against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen.

The military actions include deploying air and missile defense systems to protect both U.S. forces and Israel, along with various aircraft to support operations against the Houthis. U.S. Central Command has begun conducting strikes aimed at dismantling Houthi leadership and their operational capabilities, including command and control facilities. President Trump emphasized his commitment to keeping Americans safe and indicated that operations will continue until the threat posed by the Houthis is significantly reduced.

The President’s actions were communicated in accordance with the War Powers Resolution to keep Congress informed, highlighting his constitutional role as Commander in Chief. He expressed gratitude for congressional support in these military efforts, reinforcing the importance of maintaining U.S. national security and foreign policy interests in the region. The letter serves as a formal notification of the ongoing military operations and the rationale behind them.

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