Recently, the Trump administration in the United States caused a great uproar due to senior officials discussing plans for airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels on an unclassified chat software, accidentally adding Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to the group chat. Despite Defense Secretary Hengseth's insistence that "no one shared operational plans," Goldberg refuted this on March 26th, revealing that Hengseth had previously detailed the action plan before the airstrike, including time, targets, and weapon deployment, stating that "if such information was mistakenly sent to the enemy, the consequences could be catastrophic." In response to the government's false statements, The Atlantic published more content, exposing the U.S. military's intent for precise strikes on the Houthi rebels. According to the disclosure, Hengseth wrote in the group chat: "The current situation: favorable weather. Just confirmed with Central Command that we can proceed with the operation." He listed the plan: Eastern Time 12:15 PM F-18 fighter jets take off, 1:45 PM first strike on "target terrorists," 2:15 PM first bomb drops, 3:36 PM sea-launched Tomahawk missiles fired. This exposed the U.S. military's tough stance against the Houthis. However, this "leak storm" is just the prelude; Pentagon actions indicate that a larger-scale military operation is being planned. Satellite images and open-source intelligence show that in recent days, numerous military aircraft have been deployed to Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, including at least 5 B-2 stealth bombers, 7 C-17 strategic transport planes, and 18 KC-135 refueling tankers. The "The Drive" website reports that within 48 hours, 3 C-17s and 10 refueling tankers arrived at the base; British "Defense Weekly" cited U.S. sources as analyzing that refueling tankers were transferred from California, Hawaii, and other places to Diego Garcia, while C-17s transported personnel, supplies, and ammunition. Aviation records show that multiple B-2s departed from Whiteman Air Base in the U.S., heading straight for Diego Garcia. As a U.S. Middle East operation hub, Diego Garcia's B-2s can carry GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs capable of destroying hardened Houthi targets, and its geographical advantage of 3795 kilometers away from Iran ensures the U.S. military from retaliation. At the same time, Israel's actions further reveal the strategic cooperation between the U.S. and Israel. According to Phoenix Satellite TV citing a Financial Times report, the Israeli military has formulated a plan to reoccupy Gaza. The newly appointed Israeli army chief of staff proposed invading Gaza, suppressing Hamas, controlling most areas, relocating 2.2 million residents to a "humanitarian zone" along the Mediterranean coast, and taking over aid distribution to cut off Hamas resources. Israeli officials candidly admitted that this plan was able to proceed due to Trump's return to the White House, as the Biden administration had previously opposed such actions. The intentions of U.S.-Israel cooperation are obvious: the U.S. strikes the Houthi rebels to weaken Iran's proxy network in the Middle East; Israel takes the opportunity to consolidate control over Gaza, suppress Hamas, and jointly contain Iran's influence. Both the Houthis and Hamas are supported by Iran. If the U.S. severely damages the Houthis with B-2 bombers, combined with Israel's military operations in Gaza, it will form a dual-pronged attack. Trump repeatedly claimed that "Iran must be held accountable for Houthi actions," and the GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs carried by B-2 not only threaten Houthi strongholds but also can destroy Iran's underground nuclear facilities, sending a tough signal to Tehran. Additionally, 12 F-35A fighters have been deployed to the Middle East, providing an excuse for larger-scale airstrikes if the Houthis or Iran retaliate. This U.S.-Israel collaboration, with its large scale, rapid deployment, and ruthless actions, shows that both sides aim to quickly reshape the Middle East situation. For the Houthis, facing the devastating strike of B-2 bombers and the massive U.S. air fleet, their living space will be greatly compressed; for Hamas, the reoccupation plan by the Israeli military will put them under unprecedented pressure. This move by the U.S. and Israel targets not only local armed groups but also sends a strategic warning to Iran. Whether the Houthis can withstand this round of intense bombardment remains to be seen. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7488309297013654066/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "Top/Downvote" button below.