## Summary: In a recent military operation in Yemen, the U.S. has expended $200 million on munitions while reporting limited success against Iranian-backed Houthi militants, who continue to maintain a resilient defense.
## Title: U.S. Operational Costs in Yemen Rise Amid Limited Effectiveness Against Houthi Forces
## Title: U.S. Operational Costs in Yemen Rise Amid Limited Effectiveness Against Houthi Forces
## Description: Despite President Trump's claims of success in combating Houthi militants, Pentagon assessments reveal ongoing challenges and significant expenditures.
Despite President Trump's assertions of a successful military campaign against Houthi militants in Yemen, recent assessments from Pentagon officials paint a less optimistic picture. The U.S. has conducted Operation Rough Rider since March 15, resulting in the expenditure of approximately $200 million on munitions, according to military sources.
While Trump stated that the strikes had "decimated" the Houthi fighters, internal reports indicate that U.S. forces have encountered significant challenges in dismantling the group's extensive underground network of missiles and launchers. In private briefings to Congress, officials disclosed that the effectiveness of the operations has not met expectations, with Houthi forces demonstrating a high level of resilience, having reinforced their positions amid ongoing bombings.
The operational approach has involved a more aggressive use of firepower than during previous administrations, with military assets like two aircraft carriers and advanced air defense systems being deployed to the region. Even so, the effectiveness of these operations remains questionable, as Houthi missile attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea have continued unabated.
These developments raise questions about the strategic objectives of U.S. military engagement in Yemen and the associated financial implications, as the cost of airstrikes and logistical support mounts without clear signs of significant progress against the Houthi militia's capabilities.
While Trump stated that the strikes had "decimated" the Houthi fighters, internal reports indicate that U.S. forces have encountered significant challenges in dismantling the group's extensive underground network of missiles and launchers. In private briefings to Congress, officials disclosed that the effectiveness of the operations has not met expectations, with Houthi forces demonstrating a high level of resilience, having reinforced their positions amid ongoing bombings.
The operational approach has involved a more aggressive use of firepower than during previous administrations, with military assets like two aircraft carriers and advanced air defense systems being deployed to the region. Even so, the effectiveness of these operations remains questionable, as Houthi missile attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea have continued unabated.
These developments raise questions about the strategic objectives of U.S. military engagement in Yemen and the associated financial implications, as the cost of airstrikes and logistical support mounts without clear signs of significant progress against the Houthi militia's capabilities.
