US Military News, April 4, 2025 – Yemen
The U.S. military intensified Operation Rough Rider, launching over 36 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen within hours, expending $200 million in munitions since March 15.
Targeting Iran’s Proxy
President Trump claimed the Iranian-backed Houthis are “decimated,” targeting sites like Saada province, despite Pentagon reports of limited success.
Resource Strain
The operation, involving two carriers and air defenses like THAAD, underscores a costly campaign with no clear end, as Houthis vow to persist until Israel halts its Gaza offensive.