As the dust settles following the most intense U.S. bombing campaign in Yemen in years, a senior Houthi source has claimed that the American airstrikes were a complete failure. According to the source, the Iran-backed terrorist group had obtained “detailed and sufficient intelligence” on the targets of the initial U.S. attacks and took all necessary precautions to avoid casualties and material losses.
The source, speaking to Yemeni media affiliated with the Houthis, declared:
“The American aggression failed from its first day and achieved none of its military objectives.”
Propaganda or Preparedness?
This statement comes just 24 hours after the United States concluded a 48-hour barrage of precision strikes on Houthi targets across Yemen, including missile launch platforms, drone factories, command centers, and storage depots. The Pentagon has described the mission as “highly effective,” claiming significant disruption to the Houthis’ ability to launch attacks on international shipping and Israeli territory.
But the Houthis, known for their close alignment with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are now pushing a counter-narrative—suggesting they not only survived the strikes unscathed but were ready in advance due to prior intelligence. This raises questions: were they tipped off? Was Iranian or foreign intelligence involved? And if so, how deep is the network aiding Iran’s terror proxies?
Psychological Warfare on Display
The Houthis’ declaration is not just a battlefield statement—it’s psychological warfare, part of a broader propaganda campaign designed to project strength and undermine Western deterrence. Iran and its proxies have long used media manipulation to portray military defeats as victories, regardless of reality on the ground.
Yet, independent reports contradict the Houthi claim. Satellite imagery shows extensive damage to key military sites. Western intelligence confirms that several high-ranking Houthi operatives were killed, and drone and missile launch capabilities were severely degraded—though likely not eliminated.
A Pattern of Denial
This is not the first time the Houthis have denied the impact of allied strikes. In previous operations—including Israeli airstrikes following long-range missile threats—the group claimed zero losses, even as intercepted communications revealed confusion and disarray within their ranks.
Their pattern is consistent with that of Iran’s other proxies—Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Shiite militias in Iraq—all of whom deny damage while quietly rebuilding in the shadows.
The Bigger Picture
Whether or not the Houthis successfully avoided U.S. missile strikes, one fact remains: the United States is now fully engaged in the war against Iran’s axis of terror. Yemen, once considered a peripheral front, has become a key launchpad for regional aggression—threatening Israel, disrupting global trade, and now openly threatening the UAE.
The Iranian regime continues to supply the Houthis with advanced weaponry, training, and ideological backing. This recent flare-up is yet another reminder that the war against terror is not isolated to Gaza or Lebanon—it is regional, coordinated, and Iranian-directed.
The Houthis may claim victory, but the war is far from over. The West must stay vigilant—and resolute—in the face of this expanding threat.
