Israeli Airstrikes on Yemen Highlight Growing Houthi Threat to American Interests

The recent Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s rebel-held capital of Sanaa, which have claimed at least 10 lives and injured over a hundred more, are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a broader security challenge that directly impacts America’s national interests. The Iranian-backed Houthi militia's expanded missile and drone assaults targeting Israel mark a dangerous escalation that threatens the fragile balance in the Middle East—a region central to U.S. geopolitical strategy. How Long Will Washington Ignore the Growing Houthi Menace? The Houthis’ missile launch toward Ben Gurion Airport and their attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea demonstrate their ambition...