Houthis Escalate Attacks in Red Sea, Bolstered by Iran

The United States' Strategy of Missile Strikes May Unintentionally Advance Houthis' Agenda

Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated attacks in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade and gaining international attention. The attacks are part of the Houthis' state-building mission, aiming to transform Yemen into a powerful military force.
Iran has been supporting the Houthis, helping them develop sophisticated weapons and teaching them how to use them. The Houthis have been advancing Iranian interests across the region, including forcing Saudi Arabia to seek a truce.
The United States has been launching missiles at Houthi weapons stockpiles and training facilities to disrupt the militia's ability to strike ships. However, these attacks unintentionally advance the group’s agenda by allowing it to claim it is fighting imperialism.
Iran is trying to impose a de facto economic blockade on Israel, and the Houthis are central to this plan. The Houthis have held up Red Sea shipments and launched drone attacks against Israel’s Eilat port, causing an 85 percent decline in its activities.
The United States is urged to cease the strikes and work to halt the war in Gaza. Strengthening the region’s diplomatic agreements and shoring up its security framework is suggested to prevent the Houthi-Iranian partnership from growing stronger.