Trump weighs expanded Yemen role
The article discusses former President Trump's decision to back away from carrying out a military strike against the Houthis in Yemen, despite having lists and target data ready for the attack. The report indicates that this US hesitation is linked to concerns over opening a new front in an regional conflict with Iran, especially given the Houthis' advances and their control of parts of Yemen’s coast, as well as their threat to the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key route for navigation and energy supplies. Additionally, their ability to threaten global trade routes by dominating important commercial passages has heightened tensions. The article explains that the indirect engagement with the Houthis and Washington’s reluctance to escalate so far reflect complex calculations, balancing the need to protect Saudi interests with maintaining international stability. Meanwhile, the Houthis continue their advance towards strategic centers, forcing the United States to choose between escalating or waiting, both of which carry risks including increased costs of potential future intervention.
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