America’s military response to regional terror threats, the White House recently declared that U.S.-led strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have been “incredibly successful.” Speaking at a press briefing, a White House official proudly confirmed, “Last time I was at this podium, there were more than 100 successful strikes. There have now been over 200 successful strikes — Iran is incredibly weakened as a result of these attacks.”
This announcement reflects a significant shift in Washington’s posture since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. Under Trump’s leadership, the United States has moved decisively to dismantle Iran’s terrorist infrastructure across the Middle East, reversing the dangerous inaction of the previous administration. Nowhere has this been more evident than in Yemen, where the Houthis—an Iran-backed Shia Islamist militia—had been escalating attacks on Israel and global shipping lanes since October 2023.
The Houthis, acting as Iran’s final capable proxy after Hezbollah and Hamas suffered devastating defeats at the hands of the IDF, launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, some targeting civilian populations of up to 7.7 million people. These long-range weapons, along with coordinated drone and missile attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, were part of Iran’s broader war on Israel—a multi-front campaign orchestrated from Tehran.
The American response, initiated under President Trump, was swift and brutal. U.S. airstrikes and naval operations targeted Houthi missile sites, command centers, and drone launch facilities. The results have been undeniable: not only have over 200 successful strikes been carried out, but global shipping through the Red Sea is gradually returning to safer levels, and Iran’s terror arm in Yemen has been severely crippled.
While the Biden administration failed to take meaningful action against these attacks, often responding with words rather than deterrence, Trump’s renewed policies—alongside unwavering support for Israel—are restoring stability to a region long held hostage by Iran’s aggression.
This campaign against the Houthis is more than a tactical victory—it’s a strategic blow to the core of Iran’s regional terror network. The same network that launched the October 7 massacre in Israel, funded the slaughter of civilians, and has continued to threaten global peace.
As Israel battles on multiple fronts—from Hamas in Gaza to Hezbollah in Lebanon and IRGC-backed militias in Syria and Iraq—it is clear that dismantling the Houthi threat in Yemen is an essential part of crushing Iran’s terror axis. America’s actions, for once, are aligned with this truth.
When the White House says “Iran is incredibly weakened,” it confirms what Israel and its allies have long understood: striking Iran’s proxies is not just justified—it’s necessary. And when the free world fights back, terror loses.
