U.S. and Allies Ramp Up Efforts to Counter Iran's Influence in Middle East

Amid ongoing Houthi attacks and Iran's support for militias, the U.S. intensifies military and intelligence operations.

The U.S. and British militaries are intensifying efforts to stop Iran from supplying the Houthis with weapons, aiming to secure the Red Sea.
Recent Houthi attacks have targeted commercial vessels and U.S. Navy ships, including a fatal missile strike on the True Confidence, killing three crew members.
U.S. forces have faced over 170 attacks by Iran-backed militias in the Middle East, with several close calls that could have resulted in more U.S. casualties.
Iran remains largely undeterred in supporting its proxies in the Middle East, despite U.S. efforts to counter their influence.
The U.S. has diverted intelligence assets from Afghanistan to address the threat from Iran-backed groups, raising concerns about the risk of extremist attacks.