05.04.2025 02:00
The U.S. announced that the cost of its military operations against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has approached 1 billion dollars. U.S. officials stated that despite the high cost, the impact of the attacks has remained limited.
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The cost of the military operations carried out by the US against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has approached 1 billion dollars, while its impact has been stated to be low.
Three unnamed US officials provided a statement regarding the total cost of the US military operations against the Houthis, which lasted less than three weeks.
APPROACHED 1 BILLION DOLLARS
Officials stated that the cost of the attacks has approached 1 billion dollars, but the attacks had a limited effect on destroying the Houthis' capabilities.
Officials reported that the US military used "hundreds of millions of dollars worth" of ammunition in the attacks launched against the Houthis on March 15, including long-range cruise missiles (JASSM), guided bombs (JSOW), and Tomahawk missiles.
"WE COULD NOT PREVENT THE HOUTHIS FROM ATTACKING US SHIPS"
One of the officials speaking on the matter stated that the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) would need to request additional funding from the US Congress for the continuation of operations against the Houthis, but this seems unlikely.
One of the officials noted that the Pentagon has not publicly disclosed the actual impact of daily US military attacks on the Houthis, stating, "They have taken control of some areas, but this did not affect the Houthis' ability to fire on ships in the Red Sea or continue to shoot down US drones."
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