US move 'attempt to gain political capital'

Recent airstrikes on Houthis will only escalate regional tensions, experts say

The recent US airstrikes on the Houthi forces aim to align with Israel in targeting anti-Israeli groups in the Middle East and to deter Iran, experts said, adding that the Donald Trump administration is also using these intensified attacks to gain political capital.

However, experts warn these strikes may not achieve their intended outcomes and could instead escalate regional tensions.

Since Trump announced large-scale airstrikes on Houthi forces in Yemen on Saturday, US military operations in Yemen have continued for five days, targeting military sites and homes. US media describe this as the most significant military action since Trump's second term began.