An analytical report by the British website UnHerd confirmed that the United States cannot even come close to victory in Yemen, revealing that the Yemeni Armed Forces have exposed America’s military humiliation and declining power amid the ongoing confrontations in the Red Sea over recent months.



The report stated: “In today’s world, America has no new weapon that can even come close to securing victory in Yemen.”
It noted that US aggression against Yemen—whether under Biden or Trump—has ended in failure, achieving little progress. Washington has been unable to reopen the Red Sea to Israeli enemy navigation, as the mighty US military was somehow “handicapped.”

The analysis continued: “The natural conclusion was that once Trump took office, the gloves would come off.” Trump attempted to demonstrate a new, more forceful US military response against Yemen—but only for six weeks. American aircraft carried out round-the-clock airstrikes, with rare and expensive stealth bombers flying missions from Diego Garcia to support carrier-based jets.

Despite these raids, Trump proudly declared that Yemen had “surrendered” and that the U.S. no longer needed to continue bombing. Oman mediated a ceasefire, which was promoted as a glorious victory for the American military. However, the truce agreement granted the Yemeni Armed Forces complete freedom to continue targeting Israeli-affiliated ships—proving it was not Yemen waving the white flag.

The British outlet pointed out that Trump’s “Rough Rider” operation, unlike Biden’s campaigns, deployed some of America’s most limited, costly, and advanced weapons in an attempt to subdue the “Houthis.” Yet, aerial warfare proved ineffective.

The analysis concluded: “But the US has no alternative warfare methods to fall back on, meaning its days as a dominant military power may be nearing an end.”

Since late 2023, Yemen has intensified its stance against the Israel entity in solidarity with Gaza, launching long-range missile and drone operations in response to Israeli military actions. These operations have positioned Yemen as a key player in the regional resistance front.

In retaliation, Israel has increasingly targeted Yemeni infrastructure, including civilian sites like airports and ports. The recent attack on Sana’a International Airport, which targeted a civilian aircraft designated for transporting pilgrims and patients, marks a clear indication of the occupying entity’s failure to achieve its objectives. This strike follows ongoing US and Israeli efforts to curb Yemen’s military support for Palestine, amid rising condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Al Masirah report