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Trump Administration’s Yemen Campaign Against Houthis Costs Over $1 Billion, 1,700 Attacks; Israel Surprised by Halt Agreement

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Updated May 9, 2025, 07:29 AM

The Trump administration's military campaign against the Houthi militant group in Yemen, known as "Operation Rough Rider," has cost the United States more than $1 billion since March 2025. According to multiple U.S. officials and NBC News reports, the campaign involved over 1,700 air and sea attacks, utilizing approximately 2,000 bombs and missiles valued at $775 million. The conflict resulted in the downing of seven drones and the loss of two fighter jets, significantly depleting U.S. military stockpiles. Despite these efforts, the campaign failed to inflict a decisive blow on the Houthis or secure Israeli shipping routes. Israeli officials expressed surprise and concern over the Trump administration's agreement to halt attacks on the Houthis, which was announced without prior consultation with Israel or the president's Republican allies in Congress. The deal, which promises mutual non-aggression between the U.S. and the Houthis, was reportedly learned by Israeli officials through television broadcasts. U.S. officials indicated that the administration sought an exit strategy from the costly and inconclusive military campaign.

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Sprinter Observer

@SprinterObserve

NBC News: The Trump administration's efforts against the Houthis (Ansar Allah) have not dealt a decisive blow to the movement, but have already cost the United States more than $1 billion since March. https://t.co/sdwoQ2lBWA

Anadolu English

@anadoluagency

The Houthis in Yemen have reported that the US has launched 1,712 attacks on Yemen by sea and air since March 15 https://t.co/H2Z7MouBxW https://t.co/bGt1hVc3cl