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The U.S. Navy is increasingly concerned about potential strikes by Sana’a forces in the Red Sea.
In striking remarks about the ongoing escalation, senior U.S. military leaders described the Houthis’ (Ansar Allah) tactics as advanced and alarming.
Rear Admiral Brendan McLane, Commander of U.S. Naval Surface Forces, stated that they have observed a significant escalation in the range and complexity of Houthi (Ansar Allah) techniques and capabilities in the Red Sea conflict. He emphasized that the threats and tactics employed by the group are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated.
McLane revealed that 26 U.S. warships are currently operating in the weapons engagement zone in the Red Sea, reflecting the growing threats in this strategic region.
Similarly, Vice Admiral Daniel Cheever, Commander of U.S. Naval Air Forces, stressed that the prolonged conflict in the Red Sea poses a real danger. He noted that the “enemy”—a reference to Sana’a forces—continues to learn from military engagements, increasing the risk of a major disaster.
Cheever added that cooperation and coordination between surface and aviation forces have significantly increased since the conflict began, highlighting the urgent need to prepare for the “Houthi threat” emanating from Yemen.
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby also noted that the U.S. Navy is actively combating the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in the Red Sea, leveraging lessons learned from every engagement.
Kilby mentioned that the first naval battle in the Red Sea took around 40 days to analyze ship data, underscoring that this analysis impacts every aspect of surface warfare systems.
These statements underscore the United States’ intent to militarize the Red Sea, even if the Israeli entity halts its aggression on Gaza. The aim appears to be advancing efforts to stoke regional conflicts, thereby tightening the noose on Chinese and Russian interests in Africa.
