Drone Losses and Military Escalation
Houthi rebels have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in Yemen over six weeks, marking a $200 million loss for the Pentagon amidst intensified conflict.
The U.S. has increased its military efforts against the Houthis, conducting over 800 strikes since mid-March, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on a critical maritime corridor.
Concerns and Adjustments
U.S. senators express worries over civilian casualties from American strikes in Yemen, questioning the adequacy of measures to minimize civilian harm.
In response to the escalating conflict and drone losses, U.S. Navy warship presence in the Middle East has been strengthened, with strategic deployments in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.