Staff Reports
The White House’s current approach to the Yemen-based Houthi rebels, who’ve made it their mission to disrupt global shipping, resembles that of a ship without a rudder. The so-called ‘strategy’ has been about as effective as a rain dance in the desert, largely ignoring the puppet masters pulling the strings from Tehran.
These Houthi rebels aren’t just a bunch of disgruntled militants; they’re armed and funded by none other than the regime in Iran. Tehran has been nurturing these militants like a toxic plant in their backyard, arming them with weapons and rhetoric to target the freedom-loving nations dependent on global shipping routes. Sadly, the current administration appears more interested in signing blank checks and making vague diplomatic overtures than in removing the Iranian thorn at the root of the issue.
Biden’s incremental defense has failed —time to confront the Houthis head-on https://t.co/djF7wM0URR via @nypost
— Chris 🇺🇸 (@Chris_1791) July 7, 2024
The administration’s “strategic patience” has only given Iran the time and space to expand their influence and bankroll more chaos. The folks in Washington need to realize that you can’t play nice with bullies and expect them to change their tune. Ignoring Iran’s role in this debacle is akin to ignoring the hand that throws the punch if you want to avoid the black eye.
A new strategy isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. The White House needs to put on their game face and address the Tehran connection head-on. Tough sanctions, smarter diplomacy, and a firmer military stance could serve as a revolutionary trifecta to cut off Iran’s supply lines and cripple the Houthi operation. The sooner they rip off the blindfold and recognize the real enemy, the sooner the chaos on the high seas can be brought to an end.
This administration needs less talking and more action. It’s high time for a robust approach that acknowledges and addresses the Iranian strings pulling the Houthi puppets, before global shipping becomes nothing more than a pawn in Tehran’s game of regional dominance.
