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The measured approach taken at first was only aimed at preventing attacks.
Last night, the US and UK launched a wave of strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. This was the third wave of attacks involving UK forces, with 36 targets hit, including radars, weapons, command and control centers and even helicopters.
The strikes were specifically designed to stop the Houthis from carrying out illegal attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. On Friday, the Houthis launched drone strikes against ships, with seven drones targeting naval targets.
So it seems that - at least so far - Western military strikes against the Houthis have not stopped them from continuing their illegal attacks.
Will this latest round of the US-UK military attack be any different?
The measured approach taken at first was only aimed at preventing attacks. The military strikes against the Houthis' military capabilities were not designed to defeat them, instead, they were designed to demonstrate Western intent, determination and ability to strike. In short, the goal was to deter further Houthi attacks.
Lord Cameron, the UK foreign secretary, made it clear today that the government will also try to send diplomatic messages to prevent attacks on ships in the Red Sea. He repeated the call for the Houthis to stop. This measured approach to restoring the free passage of commercial traffic on an essential arterial trade route was agreed with international partners. However, the Houthis have shown that they have the determination - and the ability - to continue their campaign.
'Degradation' plan for equipment destruction
As a result, the latest round of strikes has focused on a wider range of military capabilities designed to degrade Houthi capability. This means that US-UK military strikes have focused on a wider array of military equipment designed to make it significantly more difficult for the Houthis to carry out future attacks.
The new tactics could target Houthi troops
However, if Houthi attacks continue, then the West retains the option of a strategy of destruction, which would seek to target all elements of Houthi military capability, including military personnel.
This may not stop the Houthis' "goal", but they will struggle to continue their attacks without the military assets and personnel to support their illegal campaign of targeting ships./SkyNews
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