"Houthis' Resilience and U.S. Strategy in Yemen"

The Biden administration is planning a sustained military campaign against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, following 10 days of strikes that failed to halt their attacks on maritime commerce. The escalating violence poses a challenge to President Biden's efforts to refocus U.S. foreign policy on Russia and China. The administration aims to erode the Houthis' military capability to deter their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, but there is no clear end date for the operation. The U.S. is also working to intercept weapons shipments from Iran, which is believed to provide advanced equipment to the rebels. The situation has raised concerns about potential diplomatic setbacks and humanitarian consequences in Yemen.