Houthis in Yemen Won’t Be Defeated by Airstrikes Alone, Experts Say

The bombshell revelation of a group chat involving Trump administration officials discussing U.S. airstrikes against the Houthi militia in Yemen exposed the administration’s goal of reopening shipping lanes to the Suez Canal by deterring Houthi attacks on commercial ships. However, experts warn that air power alone may not defeat the Houthis, and a land invasion or occupation may be necessary. The Houthis have used U.S. strikes to bolster their position and escalate regional tensions, despite the Trump administration’s efforts to completely annihilate the group and pressure Iran to limit support.

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