https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-853743
The ceasefire between the US and the Houthis announced by US President Donald Trump last week came due to the operation's costs and dangers to servicemen and equipment, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
Operation Rough Rider, which began on March 15, during which the US said it struck over 1,000 targets, cost $1 billion in its first month, the NYT noted.
According to the report, CENTCOM defined the success of the operation by the amount of bombs dropped, while Intelligence officials noted the Houthis could re-establish themselves despite "some degradation."
Note what I wrote a few days ago. Israel actually saves the US billions, far more than the US gives Israel, by being its effective advanced military base in the MIddle East. The Americans? They have to divert a fleet and resources, all very far from home and rely on shaking supply lines. The Israelis don't. It is far more cost effective for the Americans to give Israel the weapons it needs to wipe the Houthis out.
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