The NYT article discusses Trump's declared victory over the Houthi militia, challenging its reliability regarding the timeline and Trump's involvement. Originally, the operation was approved for 30 days to regain control of shipping routes in the Red Sea through military strikes. However, by the end of this period, air superiority had not been established, and the conflict resulted in significant U.S. lossesâincluding the downing of several drones. The piece questions whether deeper scandals or issues may be at play behind Trump's sudden declaration amidst an inconclusive military effort.
The entire story is premised on Trump approving a 30-day operation, but by Day 31 results were lacking as the U.S. struggled to achieve air superiority.
Despite a stepped-up campaign against the Houthis, results were inconclusive, highlighting another expensive American military engagement in the region.
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