The U.S. Vice President, JD Vance, recently reported on direct talks between Washington and Ansarullah (Houthis) at a time when this indicates a shift in the U.S. military policy approach in Yemen. While Yemen is intensifying attacks on Saudi targets, the U.S. is seeking to manage the situation through diplomacy and dialogue instead of entering a new war.
Experience That Has Made Washington Cautious
The unsuccessful experience of last year's war by the U.S. against Ansarullah has acted as a serious warning for Washington. In this war, the United States, with over 1,000 airstrikes and a cost of around one billion dollars, failed to achieve desired outcomes and therefore decided to abruptly halt operations. This failure, especially considering the reduction in military stockpiles and public dissatisfaction in the U.S., has led U.S. officials to avoid any new military adventures in Yemen.
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Political and Military Limitations in the U.S.
In addition to the unsuccessful experience of the past war, political and military limitations have also influenced U.S. decisions. Given public dissatisfaction with the war, only 31% of Americans support a war against Iran, and Trump's advisors are concerned about the political consequences of escalating the war before the midterm elections in November. In this context, Vance explicitly stated that Washington currently has no plans for direct military intervention and continues dialogue with Ansarullah.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia is seeking military support from the U.S., but with Washington's negative response and Tel Aviv's unwillingness to enter the war, it finds itself in a difficult position. Analysts believe that Saudi Arabia should avoid entering a war with Yemen, as this action could have widespread consequences for global economic stability and security.
Ultimately, these developments indicate a new reality in the equations of Yemen: while Ansarullah continues to strengthen its power, Washington is trying to avoid new conflicts and instead uses diplomacy as its main tool.
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