Houthi can hit back more than many states out there.
Check out the aftermath of the Houthi rebel missile attack on the the UAE auxiliary ship 'HSV-2 Swift'. Below is video of the alleged attack.
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The UK-owned bulk carrier was struck on February 18 with multiple missiles, resulting in an oil slick in the Red Sea.
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There is a reason why no country have the balls to challenge Houthi in Red Sea. The shipping activity in Red Sea is to the benefit of Europe, Russia, and China. All lacking in balls. Only the US have the balls and technology to handle such threats.
This is why Vance is upset, he says why the hell the US is fighting for other thankless countries in Red Sea.