KABUL: As negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has warned that Iran will face consequences for its support of the Houthis.
He made the remarks today in a message on X account that the Defense Secretary addressed the Iranian government, stating that Washington is aware of Iran’s deadly support for the Houthis and knows exactly what Tehran is doing.
He added that Iran is well aware of the capabilities the U.S. possesses.
Austin stated, “You have been warned. You will pay for it at a time and place of our choosing.”
This warning comes as the U.S. military has recently conducted deadly and destructive strikes on Houthi infrastructure in Yemen. Washington believes that the Houthis receive support from Iran, although Tehran has consistently described the Houthis as independent actors with their own capabilities and actions.