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U.S. Bombing Campaign in Yemen Faces Rising Costs and Limited Success

Despite over 200 airstrikes and nearly $1 billion in expenditures, Houthi militants continue attacks, raising concerns about the campaign's effectiveness and civilian casualties.

A man stands amidst the rubble of a collapsed building at the site of a reported US air strike on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on March 24.
A Yemeni girl visits the graves of Houthis during Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Sanaa, Yemen, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
Men check the damages in an area struck by a US airstrike in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen on March 20.

Overview

  • The U.S. military has conducted over 200 airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi militants since March 15, 2025, targeting leadership and infrastructure.
  • The campaign has cost nearly $1 billion, drawing criticism over its strain on U.S. munitions stockpiles and readiness for potential conflicts elsewhere, such as with China.
  • Despite U.S. claims of success, the Houthis have maintained their ability to attack ships in the Red Sea and have shot down multiple U.S. drones.
  • Reports of civilian casualties, including at least 28 deaths in three weeks, have fueled concerns about the humanitarian impact of the strikes.
  • President Trump has publicly touted the operation's success, though independent sources and Houthi officials dispute its effectiveness in weakening the group's capabilities.