Stars and Stripes published on 8 May 2025 an article titled "US Strikes Depleted Houthi Arsenal, But Militants Primed to Rearm, Analysts Say" by Lara Korte.
After 7 weeks of US bombing, the Houthis reached an understanding with the Trump administration to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping in exchange for an end to US airstrikes. Analysts say the Houthis consider the ceasefire a calculated tactical pause as they regroup, adapt, and rearm. In any event, a military defeat of the Houthis would require a ground operation.
