U.S. Officials Say a Houthi Fight Would Need Major Naval and Air Power

U.S. officials say any fight with Yemen's Houthis would need large numbers of warships and warplanes. The assessment follows Houthi disruption of Red Sea shipping since 2023, which the group says supported Palestinians during Israel's war in Gaza, plus its June 2026 threat to block Israeli ships. I expect limits on resources to shape what Washington can sustain.