Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?

Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the southern Red Sea last weekend, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back? The Houthis have sharply escalated their attacks against ships as they sail toward the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait. And U.S. Navy ships have shot down an array of drones headed their way and believed to have been launched by the …

Why Aren't We Attacking the Houthis?

To their credit, the Associated Press is asking a question that I’ve been pondering myself this week. We have seen multiple missile and drone attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen against Americ...

Who Are the Houthis and Why Hasn’t the US Retaliated for Their Attacks on Ships in the Middle East?

When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back?

When Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles in Yemen and hit three commercial ships in the southern Red Sea, the most important issue immediately arose. Will the US military strike back?

Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?

Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted ships in the Red Sea, sparking speculation about potential U.S. military response. Despite increased attacks, the U.S. refrains from direct retaliation, wary of upsetting Yemen's fragile peace and igniting broader conflict. This underscores the intricate balance between regional stability, safeguarding maritime routes, and avoiding escalation in a highly volatile geopolitical context.

Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back? The Houthis have sharply escalated their attacks. And U.S. Navy vessels have shot down an array of drones headed their way and believed to have been launched by the militant group. So far, though, the U.S. has avoi…