Afghanistan, June 22 -- The Houthis have warned they will attack U.S. ships if America strikes Iran, raising fears of further regional maritime escalation.

Yemen's Houthi movement has warned that it will target U.S. ships in the Red Sea if the United States participates in airstrikes against Iran. A Houthi military spokesperson made the threat public on Saturday, June 21, according to a report by Reuters.

This warning comes at a time of heightened regional tensions. Reports suggest that the U.S. may support Israeli airstrikes against Iran in response to escalating hostilities in the Middle East.

In May, the United States and the Houthis had agreed to a ceasefire, promising not to target one another. That fragile truce is now under seriou...