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Tom's report confirmed that recent air strikes successfully eliminated several key Houthi leaders and infrastructure. In retaliation, U.S. warships have intercepted numerous Houthi drones targeting the Truman strike group without posing a significant threat. These actions followed an announcement from the Houthis signaling their intent to resume attacks on Israeli vessels, citing the blockade in Gaza as the motive.
The commitment to a robust military stance marks a stark contrast to the Biden administration's previous ‘pinprick’ approach, which involved sporadic and mostly defensive actions. Waltz underscored a crucial insight: the U.S. military presence must foster a reliable defense of the global freedom of navigation—an objective vital for international trade and energy security.