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Source: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2025-03-18/houthis-yemen-trump-iran-17184837.html
Latest U.S. Strikes on Houthis Reflect Tactical Shift at the Pentagon
(Stars and Stripes) Alison Bath - The recent U.S. military attacks on Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen came with more firepower and less hesitancy to strike in populated areas than under the Biden administration, military analysts say. Similar actions during the previous administration were limited to isolated, rural facilities that were small weapons depots or minor command and sensor nodes, he said. The recent strikes "likely degraded the Houthis' capabilities more effectively than previous strikes," said Clark. U.S. forces successfully struck more than 30 Houthi facilities over three days, likely killing dozens of Houthi fighters, Lt.-Gen. Alex Grynkewich, director of operations for the Joint Staff, said Monday. At least one drone facility was included in strikes Saturday.