Pentagon Split Over U.S. Response to Yemen’s Houthis After Attacks

U.S. military leaders are split on whether to strike the Houthis in Yemen at Saudi Arabia’s request, with some warning that opening a new front could risk U.S. troops and strain dwindling weapon stocks, while others push for action to retaliate against Houthi strikes and uphold a key ally. Trump has floated options after briefly canceling planned strikes, and high-level meetings have considered degrading Houthi capabilities as the Houthis press advances toward Saudi targets and strategic chokepoints like the Bab el Mandeb Strait amid broader Iran tensions.