U.S. Spends $1.5 Billion Targeting Houthis as Red Sea Conflict Expands
Since late 2023, the United States has spent over $1.5 billion on munitions used in operations against the Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea region, according to new estimates. The figures highlight the growing financial and strategic cost of Washington’s ongoing military campaign aimed at securing one of the world’s most vital maritime routes….
