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US Yemen Bombing Campaign Faces Mounting Costs and Persistent Houthi Retaliation

Despite daily strikes and nearing $1 billion in expenses, the Houthis remain operational, targeting US assets and raising concerns about civilian casualties.

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Yemenis brandishing weapons and a Palestinian flag chant slogans during a rally by Ansar Allah supporters on International Quds Day on March 28, in Sanaa, Yemen.
A still from the video shared by US President Donald Trump.

Overview

  • The US has conducted over 200 airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen since March 15, 2025, aiming to protect Red Sea shipping and counter regional threats.
  • The campaign’s cost is approaching $1 billion, with significant concerns over its limited success in degrading Houthi capabilities and its strain on US military readiness.
  • The Houthis have adapted to the strikes, fortifying bunkers and maintaining their ability to attack US ships and drones, including shooting down three MQ-9 Reaper drones.
  • Reports indicate at least 28 civilian deaths, including children, have occurred during the strikes, raising criticism over targeting practices and humanitarian impact.
  • President Trump and US officials emphasize the campaign's goal of ensuring freedom of navigation and weakening Iran’s influence, while the Houthis claim US strikes have hit civilian gatherings.