Red Sea Beacons: The Rise of the Houthis and the U.S.
The war on the Red Sea is raging, and the focus is on the Houthis in Yemen. Once ridiculed as the "Slipper Army", they have risen to prominence as the rising stars of the Middle East. The U.S. government once took a tough stance on it, but found itself caught up in the storm and faced an unprecedented "hard encounter".
Technological pinnacle: the Houthis' military transformation
The name "Slipper Army" no longer corresponds to the actual situation of the Houthis. They have shown a jaw-dropping new look through technological upgrades. With 100,000 elite troops, tens of thousands of long-range missiles, independent production capacity, and amazing drone technology, this series of new weapons has made the Houthis stand out on the regional military map.
Battle of Mingbo: A strategic challenge to the United States by the Houthis
In the Red Sea, where the smoke of gunfire filled, the Houthis launched a "Mingbo War" against the US military. 12 suicide drones, 3 anti-ship missiles, 2 cruise missiles, this is a firm "challenge letter" to officially declare war on the United States and its allies. Despite the claims of successful interception by the US military, the challenges at the strategic level have become impossible to ignore.
Costly Barriers: Financial Pressures on U.S. Military Interception
In this geopolitical game, the U.S. military has to pay up to $2 million every time it intercepts the Houthis' long-range weapons. This puts the United States under enormous financial pressure, testing the country's long-term ability to withstand regional disputes. Each interception means more financial resources drained, forcing policymakers to rethink the costly contest.
Behind the scenes in the game: Iran's support trade-off with the United States
Iran has become a player to be reckoned with in this game. The United States is trying to turn the tide in the geopolitical arena by imposing sanctions on Iranian entities and individuals suspected of supporting the Houthis. But is this just a superficial contest, or is Iran more sophisticated in its regional game, where will the U.S. trade-offs go?
The Unknown Endgame: The Geopolitical Puzzle and the Red Sea's Tomorrow
The unknown endgame of the whole affair is puzzling. Whether the United States will be able to maintain hegemony in the Middle East in the midst of the geopolitical whirlpool, whether sanctions on Iran will really weaken the Houthis, or will they only provoke Iran and lead to more intense conflict? However, behind this game, there may be more unknown variables waiting to be revealed.
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