Politico reported that U.S. President Donald Trump has granted military commanders in the Middle East the authority to carry out airstrikes "without restraint" or prior approval from the White House.

The report explained that Trump announced a new round of U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi-affiliated sites in Yemen, stating that the goal is to "destroy terrorist bases, their leaders, and missile defenses," as well as to "protect U.S. naval assets and restore freedom of navigation.

The newspaper added that this policy shift came after the White House eased restrictions imposed during former President Joe Biden's administration, allowing military commanders in the Middle East and Africa to make decisions on airstrikes without seeking White House approval.

An unnamed U.S. official cited by Politico noted that the increase in strikes targeting Al-Shabaab in Somalia and ISIS leaders in Syria is a result of this new policy. The official also indicated that these strikes are expected to increase as new opportunities arise to target militant leaders in the region.