President Trump publicly claimed that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been severely weakened by the strikes he authorized starting on March 15. Contrary to these claims, private briefings from Pentagon and military sources are revealing a different story. Sources say that the strikes have been only partially successful in destroying the Houthis’ weapon stockpiles, and that the extent of these strikes exceeds what has been publicly reported by the Defense Department. Despite claims, reinforcements by the Houthis have allowed them to continue attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The Pentagon’s actions may need Congress’ approval for additional funding as the campaign might last for months and has already expended a significant amount of precision munitions. The strategy’s effectiveness in deterring Houthi attacks, and differing opinions within the Trump administration and predecessors, remain points of contention.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/us/politics/us-strikes-yemen-houthis.html