In a recent development, Iran has temporarily paused the supply of weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen via sea routes following the U.S. and UK airstrikes. This has led to a cautious sense of optimism among Western officials regarding the effectiveness of the military intervention.
What Happened: The airstrikes, conducted last week, have seemingly disrupted the critical supply lines from Iran to Yemen, a Bloomberg report revealed on Tuesday. The officials, who chose to remain anonymous, emphasized that it is too early to gauge the long-term impact of the airstrikes.
The Biden administration has been leading efforts to deter further Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, while also aiming to prevent a broader conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the airstrikes, the Houthis carried out additional attacks, prompting a limited U.S. strike on four Houthi missiles in Yemen on Tuesday. However, no new shipments have been ...