U.S. MQ-9 Reaper

21st U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Downed by Houthis: The Rising Cost and Complexity of Yemen’s Drone War

Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed the downing of another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone—the 21st such American drone they’ve brought down since Israel launched its offensive in Gaza on October 7, 2023. The announcement, confirmed by Houthi media outlets and supported...
A fighter jet takes off from the Eisenhower in the Red Sea

U.S. Air Campaign in Yemen Hits a Wall: $1 Billion Later, Houthis Remain Defiant

More than three weeks into a U.S. air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Washington is confronting a hard truth: the strikes have failed to significantly degrade the group’s capabilities. Despite an arsenal of precision-guided missiles and cutting-edge drones, the Houthis...
U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Sites

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Sites in Yemen, Escalating Red Sea Tensions

The United States launched a series of airstrikes on March 15 against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, intensifying an already volatile situation in the Red Sea. The operation, conducted by F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from the USS Harry S. Truman, targeted weapons...
US B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Houthi Weapons Sites in Yemen Amid Red Sea Tensions

US B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Houthi Weapons Sites in Yemen Amid Red Sea Tensions

US B-2 stealth bombers targeted underground weapons storage sites associated with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes, announced by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, represent the latest attempt by the United States to curb the Houthi attacks that have...
Iran ballistic missiles

Middle East on the Brink of War Following Iran’s Massive Missile Strike on Israel

The Middle East teeters on the edge of a catastrophic war after Iran launched approximately 180 ballistic missiles at Israel overnight, marking one of the most significant escalations in the region in recent years. While Israel and its key ally,...
China–Iran

Bab al-Mandab: Iran-Backed Houthis and China’s Dilemma

In recent months, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has witnessed escalating attacks on ships by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. These assaults have caused significant disruptions in global trade, threatening...
United States President Joe Biden

“Black Hawk Down” Influenced Biden’s Red Sea Approach

The recent firing of Ansar Allah (Houthi) fighters on the USS Carney in the Red Sea highlights the failure of the Biden Administration's airstrikes on the Houthis, which were initiated without a clear plan for victory. The Houthis, who have...
Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

How are Houthis accusing US and UK of targeting terminal?

How are the Houthis accusing the US and UK of targeting the terminal?Yemen's Houthi militia has reported that the US and UK have carried out two airstrikes on the Red Sea Ras Isa port in Hodeidah, Yemen. The attacks occurred...
US-China

US Efforts to Persuade China in Pushing Iran for Houthis’ Pressure

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has urged Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to use Beijing's influence on Iran to prevent the Houthis in Yemen from attacking Red Sea trade routes. The appeal came during two days of meetings in...
Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Houthi-Iran Threat in Red Sea

The Houthis and their Iranian allies employ radar and satellite communications to target commercial vessels and US and UK warships. The US should consider jamming Iranian radars used by the Houthis and working with commercial satellite operators to shut down...
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