Lowy Institute for Studies: the Yemeni army proven its resilience in the face of US strikes

The Australian Lowy Institute for Strategic Studies published a detailed report on naval confrontations in the Red Sea, examining how the Yemeni army has responded to attacks targeting them and the consequences of these confrontations.

The report, prepared by researcher Mark O’Neill, noted that “the Yemeni armed forces have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of US and allied strikes,” explaining that “previous bombing operations, whether carried out by the Biden administration or the recent strikes approved by the Trump administration, have not led to decisive results.”

It noted that Washington and its allies launched “Operation Guardian of Prosperity” in December 2023, with the participation of ten countries, with the aim of protecting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. These measures were not sufficiently deterrent to prevent the continuation of Yemeni attacks.

Regarding US strikes in Yemen, the report sees them as a “whack-a-mole” strategy, whereby Houthi positions are targeted without any real impact on undermining their military capabilities. Regarding Iran’s role, the report explains that “the Houthis have become a regional player with their own independent agenda.”