Yemen's Evolving Threat: Houthi Militia and US Response

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have become a formidable foe for the U.S. military, employing tactics of irregular warfare and mobile missile launchers that have proven difficult to counter. Despite multiple rounds of airstrikes, the Pentagon has struggled to significantly diminish the Houthi's ability to target ships in the Red Sea. The rebels have honed their tactics with the help of Iran and Hezbollah, making it challenging for the U.S. to effectively neutralize their threat without getting drawn into a prolonged conflict.