U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss regional stability amid the ongoing war in Gaza and Iran’s multi-front terror campaign against Israel. The conversation reportedly focused on U.S. operations against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen and Egypt’s role in reopening the Red Sea to international shipping—a crucial development that has helped restore global maritime trade disrupted by Houthi attacks.
Since October 2023, the Houthis—formally known as Ansar Allah and operating as one of Iran’s last fully functional proxies—have escalated their attacks on Israel and international commerce. Their ballistic missile launches, aimed at Israeli civilians, and naval aggression in the Red Sea severely disrupted global trade, forcing companies to reroute shipping around Africa. The Red Sea, which once handled up to 30% of global container traffic, saw traffic drop by over 70% at the height of the Houthi attacks.
But with the return of President Trump to the White House in January 2025, the United States swiftly reversed course. Trump authorized direct military strikes on Houthi infrastructure and deployed naval assets to secure the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea. Egypt, under al-Sisi’s leadership, played a vital supporting role, facilitating regional coordination and securing critical maritime zones.
“President Trump made it clear: Iran’s terror proxies will not be allowed to control global trade routes,” a senior White House official stated. “And he thanked President al-Sisi for Egypt’s cooperation in helping reopen the Red Sea.”
Trump’s strong stance is not just about defending shipping lanes—it’s part of a broader campaign to dismantle Iran’s axis of terror, from Gaza to Lebanon to Yemen. His administration has already restored billions in military aid to Israel, sanctioned ICC officials targeting Israeli leaders, and withdrawn the U.S. from biased international bodies like the UN Human Rights Council.
By targeting the Houthis and reinforcing regional alliances with Egypt, the Trump administration is restoring deterrence and securing both Israeli and global interests. The reopening of the Red Sea is more than just a logistical achievement—it’s a strategic victory against Iran’s expansionism.
President Trump’s call with al-Sisi marks a clear message to the world: America is back, and it stands with Israel and its allies against terror. And yes—he should absolutely thank al-Sisi for “opening up the Red Sea.”
