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January 6, 2025

To Stop the Houthis, Punish Iran

What Donald Trump must do to keep American ships safe.

On Saturday night, Israel shot down yet another ballistic missile from Yemen, this one reportedly aimed at a major power plant near Hadera on the northern coast. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels also continue to attack international shipping, and are likely granting safe passage to Chinese vessels in exchange for arms. Meanwhile, General Erik Kurilla, who commands U.S. forces in the Middle East, has for months been warning that the current approach won’t succeed. Elliott Abrams writes:

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