US President Donald Trump said that the United States’s strikes against the Houthis were painful, and that his military campaign against them will continue, confirming direct talks with Iran.

Trump added, during his meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in the White House: “The attacks caused great damage to the Houthis,” stressing their continuation until they stop launching attacks on ships.

He said that Iran cannot continue to provide support to the Houthis, and that he has pressure that can be practiced to stop this.

Trump added that there are direct talks with Iran, an important meeting will be held next Saturday, and that the agreement with Iran, if he succeeds, will be in its favor.

This comes as the Houthis announced the targeting of two American destroyers in the Red Sea and a military goal in the occupied Jaffa area.