Why the West can’t stop the Houthi rebels’ missile attacks on ships


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America is discovering that there are few good options for stopping the Houthis. Modern anti-ship weapons are powerful, yet simple enough that a militant group can operate them. Advertisement When it comes to raw military power, the US and its allies should have no problem smashing the Houthis who are attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea. But as Houthi missiles continue to disrupt global shipping routes and supply chains, America is discovering that there are few good options for stopping the Houthis. Repeated strikes by U.S. and British forces — including sinking several Houthi boats — don't appear to...