Task Not Completed: Trump's Red Sea Gamble
When Trump approved the bombing campaign against the Houthi armed group in the Red Sea to force them into submission, he expected to see results within 30 days.
By day 31, after spending billions of dollars without achieving air superiority, Trump requested a progress report. The Houthis shot down an MQ-9 drone, attacked US vessels, and two F/A-18 fighter jets crashed into the sea.
During that time, the Houthis shot down seven MQ-9 drones (each worth $30 million), nearly hit multiple US fighter jets, and two F/A-18 fighter jets crashed into the Red Sea, resulting in injuries.
On May 5th, under the mediation of Oman, the White House suddenly ordered a halt to the offensive operation.
Trump said, "They promised us they would stop firing at ships, and we respect this commitment."
Source: The New York Times
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