US President Donald Trump accused Iran of directing the Houthi rebels in Yemen and warned Iran of severe consequences for their actions. Amid escalating US airstrikes killing at least 53 people, Trump linked the Houthis' attacks to Tehran. The UN called for restraint while the Houthis vowed revenge and raided a World Food Program warehouse in response.
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