The Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues to escalate, but the United States and the Houthis have become the "protagonists". The Houthis announced a blockade of the Red Sea and launched attacks on Israeli-related ships, while the United States called on a nine-nation coalition to send ** into the Red Sea to protect the safety of merchant ships. This article will examine why the Houthis support Hamas, how they deal with Israel and the United States, and whether the Red Sea alliance of the United States can change the situation.
4. The United States has already sent the handle to the other side.
In fact, the contradictions between the United States and the Houthis have long been grudges. The Houthis are Yemen's Shiite armed groups with close ties to Iran, while the United States has always supported Yemen's Sunnis** and is antagonistic to Iran. Since 2015, the United States has been providing military assistance to Yemen**, including intelligence, air strikes, etc., to combat the forces of the Houthis.
Not to be outdone, the Houthis have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at US military bases in the Middle East, causing losses to US military personnel and equipment. The Houthis have also threatened to launch attacks on any U.S. coalition in the Red Sea if the U.S. continues to interfere in Yemen's internal affairs.
The Red Sea alliance of the United States is, in fact, a provocation and deterrence. The United States wants to demonstrate its military power and international influence, while also protecting its own interests and the security of its allies. However, this move by the United States has also exposed its own weaknesses and worries. The United States fears that the Houthi missiles and drones could pose a threat to U.S. military bases and aircraft carriers in the Middle East, and could even trigger a larger conflict. The United States is also worried that the blockade by the Houthis will affect maritime ** and transportation in the Red Sea, harming the economic interests of the United States and Western countries.
Therefore, the Red Sea alliance of the United States is, in fact, a manifestation of weakness and fear. The United States does not have the confidence and capability to deal with the Houthis alone, and can only rely on the support and cooperation of other countries. The United States does not have the determination and courage to launch a direct military operation, and can only take defensive and escort measures. This attitude of the United States has given the Houthis more opportunities and motivation to challenge the authority and status of the United States.
2. As soon as Austin's words fell, the Houthis opened fire.
Far from fearing the U.S. Red Sea alliance, the Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Israel and the United States. The Houthis said they would blockade the Red Sea and prohibit any Israeli-linked vessels from entering or passing through it, except for vessels carrying humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip. The Houthis also say that they are capable of confronting any U.S. alliance in the Red Sea and will not allow U.S. and Israeli aggression to succeed.
This statement by the Houthis was quickly put into action. They first seized an Israeli merchant ship transiting the Red Sea and its 25 crew members. After receiving the distress signal, the US destroyer rushed to the scene and tried to save the seized ship, but it was attacked by a Houthi drone, and the US Navy had to launch a missile to shoot down the drone.
This was followed by an attack by the Houthis on two other Israeli-linked freighters. The two freighters, the Atlantic Swan and the MSC Clara, attracted the attention of the Houthis as they sailed into the Red Sea. The Houthis warned them to change course, but they refused to comply, and were attacked by Houthi "naval aircraft". According to reports, these "naval aircraft" may be drones or cruise missiles acquired by the Houthis from Iran.
These actions by the Houthis are undoubtedly a serious provocation to the United States and Israel, as well as a blatant challenge to the Red Sea Alliance. The Houthis have made their position and attitude clear, they will not succumb to the pressure of the United States and Israel, they will continue to support Hamas, and they will defend the Red Sea and the Gaza Strip in their own way.
3. Russia's tricks, the Houthis have learned the same.
The Houthis' style of daring to fight is reminiscent of Russia. In international affairs, Russia has always been a strong adversary of the United States, and it is also an old adversary of the United States. In response to US threats and provocations, Russia has never shown weakness, but has responded to the United States in a language that the United States understands.
On the Ukrainian issue, Russia resolutely supports pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine against the interference of Ukraine** and Western countries. Whenever the United States provides military assistance to Ukraine, Russia strengthens its support for pro-Russian forces, even directly.
In terms of military strength, Russia is not inferior to the United States, with powerful nuclear and conventional, as well as advanced air and anti-missile systems. Russia often sends strategic bombers, fighter planes, warships, and so on to the surrounding areas of the United States to conduct military exercises and demonstrate its military deterrence. Russia has also sent warships to the vicinity of Alaska, making the United States nervous. Russia's actions are all to show the United States that they will not make concessions easily, and they will respond to American provocations in the same way.
The Houthis have apparently learned some lessons from Russia, and they have adopted similar tactics against the United States and Israel. The Houthis took advantage of their geographical advantage to control key points in the Red Sea, threatening the maritime traffic and security of the United States and Israel. The Houthis also took advantage of their military superiority, using drones and missiles, to attack American and Israeli ** and merchant ships, causing certain losses. These actions by the Houthis are to show the United States and Israel that they will not succumb to external pressure, and they will defend their interests and dignity in their own way.
1. Turning the Red Sea into a war zone? Nine countries responded to the United States.
The confrontation between the United States and the Houthis has triggered a crisis in the Red Sea. The Red Sea is an important sea passage connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, and is the main route between Asia and Europe. The security of the Red Sea has a bearing on the economic interests of the United States and Western countries, as well as on stability and peace in the Middle East.
In response to the threat from the Houthis, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the U.S. has received support from nine countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, etc., all of which have agreed to send ** to conduct escort patrols with the U.S. in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to protect the safety of transit merchant ships. Austin also said that this is an international challenge that requires collective action.
This move by the United States is aimed at forming a Red Sea alliance to counter the Houthis, and it is also a warning and deterrent to the Houthis. The United States wants to demonstrate its leadership and influence while also safeguarding its own interests and the security of its allies. In this way, the United States also wants to support Israel, confront Hamas and the Houthis, and reduce tensions in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Conclusion: The Red Sea crisis between the United States and the Houthis is an important by-product of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and a new focus in the Middle East. The confrontation between the United States and the Houthis affects not only the security of the Red Sea, but also the balance and stability of the Middle East. It remains to be seen whether the Red Sea alliance of the United States can turn the tide.