US President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran, warning Tehran would “suffer the consequences” for further attacks by the group.

President Donald Trump escalated his threats against Iran on Monday, days after ordering attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, directly linking the group to Tehran and warning any retaliation from the rebel group “will be met with great force,

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would hold Iran responsible for any future attacks by the Houthis. Trump's threat comes after the U.S. launched a new wave of airstrikes against the Houthis over the weekend.