The U.S. military mission against the Houthis has proven ineffective, with the group launching multiple attacks on Israel and international shipping.
Despite U.S. strikes aiming to degrade Houthi capabilities, retaliatory strikes continue, indicating a sustained operational capacity for the Houthis.
Previous strategies, including multinational efforts to restore navigation in key maritime chokepoints, have failed to garner support from regional allies.
The ongoing conflict has not significantly disrupted Houthi operations or decreased their ambitions, especially with increasing resources from outside partners.
Experts suggest a fundamental shift in strategy is necessary, focusing on financing and political solutions rather than military responses alone.