Recently, the United States announced a list called the "Combined Fleet at Sea", designed to protect the security of merchant ships in the Red Sea. However, this move was quickly debunked by the countries of the Middle East. It turns out that the United States is really thick-skinned. Soon after, a new list surfaced, with 10 countries participating, with the exception of countries with more marginal roles such as Bahrain and Seychelles, and several other countries that were old Western players. The Houthis take this very seriously and have issued a warning that "whoever targets me, I will hit him". However, what is ironic is that it was found that the strength of the United States this time can be called a "grass platform". The Spanish Ministry of Defense announced the day after the United States announced that it would not participate in the Red Sea escort operation for the time being, giving the United States an extremely embarrassing disadvantage. Other countries that are ready to participate have also shown various forms of shirk, and although Italy and Germany have said that they will send ** over, and even made public the names of their ships, they have not yet seen actual action. Three countries, Norway, Canada and the Netherlands, have indicated active participation, but have actually sent only a small number of personnel, no more than 10 people. It is really puzzling whether this statement is intended to support the United States or humiliate the United States. In this way, I can't help but wonder if Britain and France are angry, because their ** has long been stationed in the waters near Yemen. It can be said that in addition to its own ** and the two ships of Britain and France, as well as some officers who "came to the scene to provide guidance", the "maritime joint fleet" built by the United States is actually a "grass platform team", which makes the Houthis laugh. Therefore, the US approach has undoubtedly raised questions in the ** community, and even raised a question in the international shipping community: What else can the coalition forces do except shoot down missiles from the sky?From my point of view, the United States will not have any effect at all in building such a fragile combined fleet, except to make itself an international laughing stock. On the one hand, even if America's allies are genuinely prepared to provide strong support, they will only address the symptoms, not the root causes. Because as long as Israel conducts military operations in Gaza, the Houthis will not stop. On the other hand, the Houthis are not just a local organization, but are actually not inferior to the average middle state in terms of population, economy, military, etc., and have the support of Iran. If the United States wants to force the Houthis to submit by sending a fleet, it is a pipe dream. In addition, many ** reports that the United States used $2 million worth of anti-aircraft missiles to intercept $2,000 worth of drones, which is as ridiculous as "cannon hitting mosquitoes". Not to mention, even if the United States has enough money to aid Ukraine and Israel, it will not be able to withstand such attrition. Therefore, it is understandable why America's allies are dragging their feet and hiding. Because of this, although the United States is making a lot of noise in the Red Sea, the final outcome is still unknown. In short, the Americans reap the consequences, and they go and cry themselves.
Today, the United States has built a joint maritime fleet that is laughingly called a "grass platform team." In fact, this is not just an adjective, but a direct mockery of the true strength of this combined fleet by the Houthis. As for this ferocious Houthi armed force, not only have foreign media conducted a comprehensive analysis of its strength, but some countries have even issued relevant warnings, making no secret of their unpreparedness. After all, the Houthis are not just local organizations, they control an area of territory that is no less than that of some medium-sized countries, and span key demographic, economic, and military aspects. What's more, the Houthis have also received assistance from Iran, which guarantees their strength and resources to a certain extent. At the same time, the United States has adopted the form of a "combined fleet" to counter the Houthis. However, the strength of the US fleet this time is really limited, in addition to its own own **, only two British and French ships, as well as some officers and masters came to the scene for guidance. This illusory Combined Fleet is nicknamed the "Grass Terrace Team", which is in line with the Houthis' ridicule and contempt for the United States. In addition, many ** have also questioned the "grass stage team" of the United States, believing that such a move is purely a farce and will only attract international ridicule and ridicule. What's more, even if the combined fleet did set sail, it would be limited in what it could do. The Houthis, on the one hand, will not give in easily, and they will not stop as long as Israel conducts military operations in Gaza. On the other hand, the combined fleet's practice of launching expensive anti-aircraft missiles to intercept low-value drones is also seen as a waste of resources, thus further weakening the international standing and military image of the United States. Therefore, not only are America's allies cautious, but the countries invited to participate in the escort operation are also showing various attitudes of evasion. At this critical juncture, the United States is in a very awkward position, and the international community has also doubted its influence in the Middle East. For this military contest between the Houthis and the United States, it is difficult to win or lose for the time being. However, what is certain is that the "grass stage team" set up by the United States is destined to be unable to change the situation of the war, and will only make the United States a laughing stock in the world.
The birth of the United Fleet of the United States has undoubtedly brought a lot of doubts and criticism to the international community. Many people are asking, what else can the coalition do other than shoot missiles from the sky?In fact, in this era dominated by missile technology, the role and significance of the fleet has been weakened to the extreme. In addition, the strength of the joint fleet built by the United States this time is relatively weak, and it can only be jokingly called a "grass platform team". The Spanish Ministry of Defense has even publicly stated that it will not participate in escort operations in the Red Sea, and other countries have shown hesitation. Even a few of the participating countries have sent only a small number of personnel to participate. The Houthis mocked this and said they would not succumb to pressure from the Combined Fleet. At the same time, the Houthis are not to be underestimated, and the territory and resources they control are huge. Therefore, the actual effect of the combined fleet built by the United States is doubtful, and the international community generally doubts the significance of its existence.
As things stand, the Houthis will not easily succumb to the fact that the Combined Fleet will not give in easily, regardless of whether the Combined Fleet actually sets sail. In addition, the use of expensive anti-aircraft missiles to intercept cheap drones by the United States is also considered a waste of resources and a weakening of the image of the United States. Therefore, even if the combined fleet can really play a role, it will only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. America's allies have avoided it, reluctant to get involved in what is considered doomed.
In general, the United States has built a combined fleet, nicknamed a "grass platform", which is weakened by the ridicule of the Houthis. Regardless of the final victory, the Americans will reap the consequences and cry slowly.