American military commander: The Houthis were not deterred by coalition strikes. American defense officials say that the Houthis maintain a large arsenal and appear prepared for escalation.
US Navy commanders overseeing the strikes admit that they simply do not have good information about the size of the stockpile. The intelligence gap has long hampered US-led efforts to intercept Houthi supply lines. America avoids targeting Houthi leaders as part of its determination to contain the spread of the Israeli war in Gaza and avoid a comprehensive regional conflict.