What a Night! 6 U.S. B-2 Stealth Bombers Finally Launch Massive Airstrike & Blew Up Houthi Ports

America’s Major Strikes in Yemen: B-2 Bombers, Port Attacks & the Houthi Reaction

What’s Covered in This Video:

The Roots of the Yemen Conflict
– How the Houthis rose to power and the complex layers of Yemen’s ongoing civil war.
– Iran’s suspected backing of the Houthis and threats to global maritime trade routes.

U.S. Military Engagement & Strategic Objectives
– Authorization of a large-scale campaign during Trump’s second term.
– Key aims: limit Iran’s regional influence, halt Houthi attacks on commercial shipping, and take out key Houthi-controlled infrastructure.

Airstrikes and Naval Blockade Overview
– Deployment of B-2 Spirit bombers alongside F/A-18 and F-35 fighter jets.
– U.S. Navy enforces a strict maritime blockade to cut off weapons and fuel supply chains.

Targeting the Ras Isa Oil Terminal
– The economic importance of Ras Isa to the Houthi movement.
– Coordinated air and sea strikes severely damage the port, disrupting illicit fuel operations.

Operation “Rough Rider”
– A multi-week military offensive featuring precision strikes on command centers, weapons caches, training camps, and supply hubs.
– Secondary attacks focus on dismantling Houthi air defenses and missile systems.

Iran’s Involvement & Regional Ramifications
– Tehran’s alleged role in arming and funding the Houthis.
– Broader context of U.S. efforts to counter Iranian influence across the Middle East.

Impact on the Houthi Forces
– Severe financial and logistical strain following the destruction of key refineries and ports.
– Possible tactical shifts in response to the setbacks.

Humanitarian and Diplomatic Reactions
– Rising concerns over civilian infrastructure damage and Yemen’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
– Support from regional allies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while global NGOs urge de-escalation.

Looking Ahead
– Will the U.S. escalate or sustain current operations?
– Can the Houthis regroup, or will they pivot toward negotiations?
– The looming question: a prolonged air-sea campaign or the risk of a ground invasion?