Houthi Arsenal Strengthens, Pentagon Baffled: US Response Options Debated
The Houthi arsenal’s sophistication is genuinely alarming, particularly to those within the Pentagon responsible for acquiring and deploying weapons. The sheer volume and apparent advancement of their missile and drone capabilities, including anti-ship weaponry, represents a significant escalation, even if their success rate in actually sinking ships remains relatively low. This presents a serious challenge to US naval operations in the region.
The scale of the Houthi threat is amplified by the potential for increased Iranian support. With other Iranian proxies facing setbacks, the Houthis may become a focal point of Iranian investment, both financially and technologically. This collaborative relationship, potentially extending to North Korea and Russia in terms of missile technology, exponentially increases the threat level.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood