Top US Navy Commander in Middle East: The Houthis in Yemen cannot be deterred

WORLD, Feb. 28 (YPA) – George Wikoff, the commander of US Navy in the Middle East and (commander of Fifth Fleet), announced the failure of their military operations in Yemen.

Admiral George Wikoff told Al-Monitor newspaper: ‘The Houthis in Yemen cannot be deterred.’

He added: ‘Diplomatic pressure can push the Houthis to cease their attacks in the Red Sea.’

The Admiral continued: ‘We cannot bear this military effort in the Red Sea alone.

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