Striking the Iranian-backed Houthi militia serves United States interests, and puts pressure on Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

Striking the Iranian-backed Houthi militia serves United States interests, and puts pressure on Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

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In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.

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In its first military action, the Trump administration showed itself to be reckless and unserious.

They may be even more serious than the one we’ve been focused on.

In Trump world, the rules apply only to other people.

And why the careless secretary of defense should resign.

A defense secretary intentionally using a civilian app to share sensitive war plans without noticing a journalist was in the chat would be egregious.