United States President Donald Trump has alleged that the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen is escalating attacks against infrastructure in Saudi Arabia in a deliberate attempt to drive up global energy prices ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections.

Speaking on Tuesday, Trump claimed that the Houthis were behaving "very poorly" and reiterated veiled threats that the US regime could expand military operations across the Middle East following the November polls. He asserted that the group's renewed activity was purportedly directed by the Iranian government to disrupt economic stability.

The controversial war launched by the US regime and Israel against Iran in February has triggered surging energy costs and mounting public anxiety over inflation within the United States. Voters are soon expected to determine whether the ruling Republican Party can retain its congressional majorities amid widespread economic frustration.

Meanwhile, opposition Democrats are reportedly hoping to capitalize on voter backlash against the ongoing conflict and soaring living expenses to seize control of Congress. Public opinion polls indicate that nearly 70 percent of US voters believe the war was unwarranted, though Trump has consistently dismissed such unfavorable data as politically motivated.

Source: www.aljazeera.com