Yemen's Houthis grow bolder despite US bombing campaign

Yemen's Houthis grow bolder despite US bombing campaign

This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Since March 15, the United States has intensified its aerial campaign against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, claiming to have hit more than 1,000 targets. Dubbed “Operation Rough Rider,” the campaign is intended to halt Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and ratchet up pressure on Tehran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations. But despite th…

Since March 15, the United States has intensified its air campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, claiming to have struck more than 1,000 targets.

The Trump administration has suddenly stopped airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. With the ceasefire brokered by Oman, the parties have abandoned mutual attacks. Experts, however, have greeted the decision with surprise, noting that the Houthis' stance has not changed. Why did the US stop attacks on the Houthis? What was the cost of Operation Rough Rider for the US? Here are all the details...