Recently, the Houthis once again made waves in Yemeni waters, successfully attacking two US destroyers. What is different from the past is that this time the US side chose to remain silent, and this abnormal move has aroused widespread attention and speculation from the outside world. Once again, the Houthis have demonstrated their military prowess, while the US military seems powerless to cope, raising questions about the US military capabilities.
First of all, the fact that the Houthis successfully attacked two US destroyers is undoubtedly a powerful counterattack to the US forces. The fact that the Houthis were able to launch such a fierce attack under the pressure of long-range strikes is a testament to their powerful attack capabilities and precision strike capabilities. This also shows that the practice of the United States and Western countries to safeguard maritime interests through long-range strikes is not always effective, and the Houthis are gradually breaking this "military myth".
Second, the US side's silent attitude towards the attack has aroused even more suspicion. In the past, whenever a U.S. warship was attacked, the U.S. Command would quickly announce the number of interceptor missiles to prove that the warship was not damaged. But this time, it was unusual, and it was silent. This silence may mean that the two US destroyers have indeed suffered considerable losses and may even be at risk of sinking. The reluctance of the US side to disclose the specific damage has further exacerbated the doubts and concerns about its military capabilities.
What's more, the Houthis are already capable of launching attacks on U.S. warships, which means that similar incidents are likely to occur more frequently in the future. The security of U.S. warships in the Red Sea is already in jeopardy, and they could become the next target of the Houthis at any time. However, the United States obviously lacks an effective response strategy to this, which makes its maritime supremacy face serious challenges.
In addition, Iran's military assistance to the Houthis has also increased tensions in the Red Sea. Iran has advanced drone technology and hypersonic technology, and if these technologies are used to attack U.S. warships, then the U.S. military will face a greater threat. And the presence of American aircraft carriers in the Red Sea will become their biggest target. Once the Houthis succeed in sinking a US aircraft carrier using hypersonic speed**, then the global hegemony of the United States will suffer a heavy blow.
To sum up, behind the re-assertion of the Houthi rebels' power has exposed the fragility of US power and the crisis of maritime hegemony. Faced with the Houthis' strong offensive capabilities and Iranian military assistance, the United States must reassess its maritime strategy and take effective measures to deal with the current situation. Otherwise, the US maritime supremacy will face serious challenges.