With the build-up of the fleet in the Red Sea, the United States led a joint convoy led by European countries to protect Israel from a blockade. According to the US Pentagon announcement, the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier has entered the waters of the Gulf of Aden, providing strong support for the development of escort operations. Although the target is not a specific country, but the Houthis in YemenArmed, but this action also reflects the seriousness of the United States and its nine allies.
The Houthis in YemenArmedAs a force capable of guerrilla warfareMilitarypower, which was so well shown in the civil war in Yemen that it even crushed the "anti-Houthi" army. This is bySaudi ArabiaThe coalition led by the United States has received support from the United States, including support such as in-flight refueling. However, these efforts have not changed the situation in Yemen's civil war, the HouthisArmedOften broke through the lines of defense of the "anti-Houthi" army. Until March 2023, Iran andSaudi ArabiaIt was only after reconciliation that the civil war in Yemen was brought to an end. HouthisArmedwith Iran andSaudi ArabiaThe backing is closely related, and they are the driving force behind this ** war. However, now the HouthisArmedThe blockade of Israel in the Red Sea gave the United States a new chance.
From December 9, HouthisArmedThe blockade of Israel has been tightened, prohibiting not only Israeli ships from entering and leaving the Red Sea, but also restricting ships of any country that have relations with Israel. HouthisArmedBlockades are imposed by means of seizures and attacks. In the face of the move of the US-led joint escort fleet to assemble in the Red Sea, the HouthisArmedA response was also made. According to information published by Yemen, the HouthisArmedPolitburo member Mohammed Bouhedi said that the HouthisArmedCapable of responding to the actions of any coalition against the Red Sea. HouthisArmedPossess a cruiseMissiles, ballisticsMissileswithDronesand so onand have real-world experience, which gives them confidence.
However, in addition to Bahrain, joined the joint escort allianceMiddle EastThere are very few countries, and most of the members come from European countries. This showsMiddle EastState against the HouthisArmedThe lockdown has taken a side-by-side approach. It also stems from the fact that these countries are against Israel in PalestineGaza Stripof the crackdown on the disagreement. InIsraeli-Palestinian conflictLater, HouthiArmedQuickly declare war on Israel and use cruises in the Red Sea regionMissilesand ballisticsMissilesStriking at Israeli-controlled areas shows their determination to dare to engage in a head-on conflict with Israel.
In short, the U.S.-led fleet is massing in the Red Sea, designed to protect Israel from the HouthisArmedblockade operations. HouthisArmedThey responded to this and expressed their confidence in responding to any action. HouthisArmedWith advancedequipment and real combat experience, posing a serious threat. However,Middle EastState against the HouthisArmedof blockade actions, which may have something to do with their stance on Israel. Israeli-Palestinian conflictLater, HouthiArmedThe decisive attack on Israel demonstrated their determination to fight Israel to the death.