The "paper tiger" is still cowardly, and the United States intimidates the Houthis: if they attack the ship again, they will hit your radar station
Recently, the Houthi interference with the Red Sea trade lanes has attracted the attention of countries around the world. Faced with this situation, the United States considered striking Houthi radars to protect its commercial interests, fearing that such a move would exacerbate the risk of a direct conflict with Iran.
The Pentagon is also aware of the dilemma in the fight against the Houthis given the difficult terrain in Yemen and the difficulty of sending ground troops to intervene.
To be clear, the attack on an Israeli cargo ship caused global shipping companies to have to detour to the Cape of Good Hope. This has a huge impact and additional costs for global trade. In order to protect its own interests and the security and stability of important trade routes, the United States considered a strike on Houthi radars as a reasonable choice.
Before making a final decision, the Pentagon must carefully weigh various factors. The first is the fear that striking Houthi radars could further exacerbate the direct conflict with Iran. The Houthis are backed by Iran in Yemen, and for the United States, the fight against the Houthis must be accompanied by a consideration of how to avoid triggering a larger war.
The complex terrain in Yemen makes it a daunting task to send ground troops in. The Pentagon recognized this and did not dare to act rashly.
They understand that air strikes alone cannot completely eliminate the threat of the Houthis, because the destruction of military assets alone will not solve the problem at its root. Therefore, a comprehensive and effective plan needs to be developed before any action is taken.
It is also worth noting that the United States has reached a ceasefire agreement with the Houthis and is preparing for a possible strike. This suggests that the United States wants to avoid the use of force as much as possible through diplomatic means, and that it has left the option of a backhand in the worst-case scenario.
The Pentagon is not too confident that other targets will be effective. They have focused on targeting specific targets such as Houthi radar stations to reduce risks and losses.
The U.S. government is locked in a difficult decision about the Red Sea trade lanes due to the threat of the Houthis. They want to protect their commercial interests while avoiding a direct conflict with Iran and looking for a suitable way to strike in the face of Yemen's complex terrain. At the moment, the United States is still hesitant and will make a final judgment after considering various factors.
