{"id":2155602,"date":"2024-01-22T08:42:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T13:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-gears-up-for-war-with-houthis-to-stop-missile-strikes-on-red-sea-shipping\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T08:46:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T13:46:10","slug":"us-gears-up-for-war-with-houthis-to-stop-missile-strikes-on-red-sea-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-gears-up-for-war-with-houthis-to-stop-missile-strikes-on-red-sea-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"US prepares for conflict with Houthis to halt missile attacks on Red Sea shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-gears-up-for-war-with-houthis-to-stop-missile-strikes-on-red-sea-shipping%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2155602&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>US \u2063Intent on Degrading Houthi Firepower<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2062 United States is\u2064 determined to launch a \u200bsustained bombing campaign against Houthi-controlled\u2064 targets \u200din western Yemen. The campaign will continue \u2063until the attacks \u2062on international shipping in the Red Sea are stopped or\u200d the Houthi missile stocks are depleted. Senior officials convened \u2063by the \u2064White House have developed plans for this\u2063 open-ended military operation. The goal is to degrade and destroy the Houthi capabilities, although it\u2063 is uncertain if they will \u2064immediately \u200bcease their attacks.<\/p>\n<h3>US Military \u200cStrikes \u2063Against Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2062 US military \u200dhas been conducting strikes against\u200b Houthi anti-ship missiles for five out of the last seven days. The latest strike\u2064 occurred on Saturday, targeting\u200c a single location. However, President Joe Biden has acknowledged that these airstrikes have \u2063not yet achieved the desired effect of \u2064stopping the\u2063 Houthis. Despite this, the US remains committed to continuing the strikes.<\/p>\n<h3>Retired \u200bMarine General Supports Military Action<\/h3>\n<p>Retired\u2064 Marine General Frank McKenzie, former head of the US Central Command, believes\u200b that the strikes on Houthi targets \u200care necessary,\u2062 although\u2064 they \u200dmay have come a little late. \u2064He emphasizes the\u200d importance of maintaining open access \u2063to the Bab el Mandeb Strait and preventing \u2063Houthi actions from going unpunished. McKenzie suggests\u200c cutting off the shipment of weapons to\u2062 the\u200d Houthis and targeting their \u2063radar systems,\u2063 intelligence systems, command\u2062 posts, and \u200bpossibly their \u200cleadership.<\/p>\n<h2>Threat of Wider War \u2063Overstated<\/h2>\n<p>Despite\u200b concerns that taking action against\u2063 the Houthis could escalate into \u2062a wider\u2063 war in the Middle East,\u200d McKenzie believes that Iran has\u200d no interest in engaging\u2063 in\u2064 a major conflict. He argues that Iran understands the \u2064potential \u200dconsequences of such a\u2064 war and the risk it poses to their\u2063 regime. McKenzie\u200d also highlights the importance of maritime \u200csecurity and shipping\u2064 safety in the Red Sea, Oman \u2062Sea, and Persian Gulf for Iran&#8217;s oil exports.<\/p>\n<h2>Other News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Iranian-backed militants\u2063 launched ballistic missiles and rockets at the Al Asad Airbase in western Iraq, resulting in injuries to US personnel.<\/li>\n<li>The search and rescue operation\u200c for two US Navy \u2063SEALs who \u200dwent missing while attempting \u200dto\u200b board a dhow suspected\u2063 of carrying Iranian weapons has been called off, and \u200crecovery operations are now underway.<\/li>\n<li>Ukrainian forces \u200bconducted drone strikes against targets in Leningrad and Tula oblasts in Russia, while shelling in the \u200bRussian-occupied outskirts \u2062of Donetsk killed\u200d at\u200c least 27 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2063diplomatic efforts are being made by the\u2062 United States and its partners to find\u2064 a peaceful\u200b resolution to the conflict in Yemen, while simultaneously conducting military operations against the Houthi rebels<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of the past six weeks. These strikes are aimed at reducing the threat to international shipping passing through\u200c the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels have \u2064been frequently \u2063using these missiles \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-warns-a-us-backed-red-sea-maritime-task-force-would-create-extraordinary-problems\/\" title=\"Iran warns of significant issues if a US-supported Red Sea naval group is established\">target commercial vessels<\/a>,\u200d posing\u200d a significant risk to maritime \u2062security and \u200dglobal trade.<\/p>\n<p>The US Navy, in coordination with other international partners, has been actively monitoring \u2064Houthi activity in the region. These efforts have allowed for the identification of launch sites and \u2064storage facilities, which have subsequently been targeted in\u200b precision strikes.<\/p>\n<p>The US military operations have already had\u2062 a\u200d significant impact on the \u200bHouthi missile \u200dcapabilities. Several\u2064 launch sites and storage facilities have been successfully destroyed, limiting their ability to carry out further attacks. However, it \u200bis clear\u200d that more\u2062 needs to be \u200ddone to completely eliminate the threat.<\/p>\n<p>Military officials\u2064 continue to adapt their strategies to stay one step ahead of the Houthi rebels. The use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kim-jong-un-receives-kamikaze-drones-bulletproof-vest-as-gifts-during-russia-trip\/\" title=\"Kim Jong Un gifted kamikaze drones and a bulletproof vest during his Russia visit.\">unmanned \u200baerial vehicles<\/a> (UAVs) and other advanced \u2062surveillance technologies has been crucial in \u200dgathering intelligence and effectively neutralizing\u200d threats.<\/p>\n<p>While the ultimate\u2062 aim of the US\u200d military operations is to degrade and destroy the Houthi\u2064 capabilities,\u2064 it is uncertain if they will immediately cease\u200c their attacks. The Houthi rebels \u2062have shown resilience and persistence in their actions, making\u2063 it imperative for the United States and its allies to remain vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>The international community has \u2062voiced its support for the US\u200c military actions, recognizing the importance of ensuring the safety \u200bof maritime trade routes in the Red Sea. Representatives from various countries have condemned the Houthi attacks and \u2063pledged their commitment to collective security efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the ongoing military campaign, diplomatic\u2064 channels have remained open. The United States and its partners continue to engage with regional stakeholders\u200b to \u200dfind a \u2062peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen. The de-escalation of tensions and a\u200d comprehensive political solution remain crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nascar-teams-call-revenue-model-broken\/\" title=\"NASCAR Teams Call Revenue Model \"Broken\"\">long-term stability<\/a> in the\u2064 region.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the United States is steadfast in its determination to degrade \u2063Houthi firepower\u2062 and protect international shipping in the\u200b Red Sea. The \u2063sustained bombing campaign, along with international cooperation and diplomatic efforts, aims to neutralize the threat\u2063 posed\u2063 by Houthi anti-ship \u200bmissiles. \u200dWhile progress has been made, the road \u200dahead remains challenging. The United States and its allies must remain resolute in their actions to ensure the security and prosperity of the\u2063 region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US officials who expressed concern over the Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The US aims to degrade Houthi firepower through sustained bombings in western Yemen until their missile stocks are depleted or attacks on shipping cease. This open-ended military campaign is a response to the escalating threat posed by the Houthis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2639,"featured_media":2155603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2155602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2639"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2155602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155602\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2155603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2155602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2155602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2155602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}