Why is the US attacking Houthis in Yemen? | Inside Story

The US has launched air strikes across Yemen.
The military action is the largest and most significant President Donald Trump has ordered during his second term.
Targets included the capital Sanaa and city of Hodeidah, a vital port for one of the world's poorest countries.
The US says such unrelenting lethal force will continue until the Iran-backed Houthis agree to stop their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have targeted Israel and commercial vessels since early in Israel’s war on Gaza – saying the attacks are a show of solidarity with Palestinians.
So what are the risks of all of this?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Hassan Ahmadian, Professor at the University of Tehran.

Maysaa Shuja Al Deen, Senior researcher at Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies.

Colin Clarke, Research Director at The Soufan Group, a global intelligence and security consultancy.

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[bobbobby]

"Iran-backed Houthis" How come AJ never says U.S-backed Israel ?

[Daniebraids]

They have missiles but their military wear sandals 😂😂😂

[williamstevenson]

Stand strong Yemen, The only nation fighting for Gaza god bless and love from n.z

[JUSTICE-AA]

I stand with the largest advocate of human rights and justice for all, who ever fits that description I support you.

[MarionThi]

While it doesn't actually help the Houthis and the Palestinians at the moment, the world is watching closely to see which crimes are being committed by which countries! The world is also watching how the deaf-mute countries react, or rather, how they don't react. In the long run, some major powers will know exactly who to do business with because the respect and trust may be there!

[JDshao]

My heart is with the people of Yemen. I am so sorry. 💕

[robertluvisia]

Yemen will not stop. Their solidarity with Palestine is unbreakable.

[Dotty-aqb]

luv you all Yemeni people. Be strong and may God bless you all ♥️♥️♥️♥️🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪

[resurrectedone]

Miriam Adelson $100 million donation to Trump ...that's why.

[richardjolley]

They complain saying air strikes are hitting civilians that's didn't do nothing. What about all the civilians on ships they keep attacking and killing, or the civilians getting killed by the missiles they keep shooting. You guys don't record that and put that information out though. Kind of one sided don't you think.

[adamsabdul]

What about the level of support america is giving to isreal 😡😡😡

[omarjaiblanco]

Houthis stopped when the ceasefire started. Said they would start again when Israel stopped food and electricity for Gaza Palestine.

[ngqabukogaryngwenya]

Can the whole world stop fighting for a bit. It's just war everywhere.

[elhamd]

When it's war...everything is target!!!
Aircraft carriers as well as military bases in Persian Gulf, are "huge" & valuable targets

[andrewgraham]

US defense department. Defending themselves against the weakest countries in the world once again.

[JoycelynLomotey-vf]

Houthis stop attacking the ships when the cease fire came in place

[bryancoulter]

Since Vietnam, America has overestimated its military power and underestimated the resilience of people it provokes wars with. America hasn't won a war since 1945.

[momonotever]

One of the poorest countries that has billions and billions of dollars worth of war equipment. Does not make sense.

[qoobeeykaliilcawad]

The world turns enemy against poor and powerless,

[emanuelterzian]

What a fantastic and most respectable news organization you are, to broadcast such a prestigious segment like this where not one single sentence contained the slightest iota of that thing called truth!