The U.S. military has once again launched airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, targeting 31 locations in Sana'a and elsewhere. The U.S. command said the attack was an independent operation, but it was supported by a multinational coalition. However, the Houthis said the attacks were all old targets that had been bombed by the Saudi coalition over the past few years. Although the U.S. military claims to have targeted targets such as underground storage facilities and drones for the Houthis, no damage has been reported. At the same time, in Syria and Iraq, Iranian forces have retaliated against US military bases. Recently, the U.S. military once again conducted airstrikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
The operation involved 31 targets in Sana'a and elsewhere, including targets such as underground Houthi storage facilities and drones. The U.S. command said the attack was an independent operation, but it was supported by a multinational coalition. The Houthis, however, said they were old targets that had been bombed by the Saudi coalition in the past few years. At the moment, there are no reports of specific damage caused by the attack. Meanwhile, in Syria and Iraq, Iranian forces have retaliated against US military bases. This incident has made the US military's military operations in the Middle East more challenging and risky. In this case, the US military will fight on two fronts at any cost, but the real results may not be satisfactory.
However, what we need to think about is, will such a military operation really solve the problem? While the U.S. military claims to have hit Houthi targets, they are not new and have been bombed by Saudi coalition forces for the past few years. Does this mean that the U.S. military is only acting as a show of strength? In addition, the U.S. military has consumed at least 500 precision-guided munitions in its air strikes against the Houthis. Although decapitation precision strikes can accurately hit targets, they also come at a high cost. Compared with a direct attack on Iran or an increase in ground forces, such a cost gap is still very large. If the situation does not turn out as expected, the United States may take deeper action against it.
However, it remains to be seen whether such action will actually solve the problem and bring lasting peace. Against this backdrop, we need to pay more attention to and understand the complex situation in the Middle East. It is only through dialogue and negotiation that a real solution can be resolved and long-term stability and peace can be achieved. We hope that all parties will exercise restraint, avoid further escalation of the conflict, and make efforts for peace and stability in the region. References: 1"The U.S. military has once again launched a massive airstrike on the Houthis in Yemen, costing 500 precision-guided munitions! Xinhuanet, February 4, 2022.
2."U.S. forces launch airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, targeting 31 locations in Sana'a and other places", China News Network, February 4, 2022. 3."Iranian forces launch counterattack against U.S. military base," People**, February 4, 2022.