U.S. warships are locked in a tense standoff with Houthis in the Red Sea
U.S. Navy warships deployed in the Middle East are in a difficult situation due to incessant Houthi attacks, reports Business Insider.
What is known
For five months now, the US-led coalition has been trying to counteract the Houthis, who have been hijacking ships from various countries. Houthi attacks using missiles, drones, and ships have turned the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden into a dangerous corridor for shipping.
Last week, the Houthis launched new attacks on ships, and U.S. officials warn that these attacks are unlikely to stop anytime soon. This is worrisome, as the US could find itself in a long and costly confrontation.
The conflict with the Houthis is draining US resources. Although no American warships were damaged, financial costs are rising and warships are being worn out.
Through their actions, the rebels proved their importance in Iran’s proxy network and showed that they could threaten commercial shipping in the future.
Since the fall, the U.S. Navy has spent significant resources fighting the Houthis. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group launched more than 500 munitions, and its aircraft spent tens of thousands of hours in the air.
