Chinese Newspaper: 10 years of American aggression on Yemen, but its army is getting tougher and advances on the ground
Exclusive Follow-ups – Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni:
In a striking report, the Chinese newspaper “Baijiahao” highlighted what it called “an open confrontation that has lasted a whole decade between Yemeni forces and the Saudi-Emirati coalition, backed by America, and then directly with the American Navy and air forces in the Red Sea.”
According to the report, the continuous American raids have not weakened Yemeni capabilities; instead, they have driven it toward a more solid and organized military community as a result of the formation of what was described as an “iron army free of traitors.”
Secrets of Strength: Internal Affiliation and Strict Monitoring System:
The report attributes this solidity to two main factors: First, the deep tribal and ideological affiliation that makes betrayal a “social and religious disgrace.”
Second, the implementation of a strict security system that monitors outsiders and rewards those who report any hostile intelligence activities. As an example of internal deterrence, it points to the execution of a communications officer in 2024 on charges of espionage, serving as a warning that any internal breach will be met with harshness.
Smart Economic Strategy Against Military Power:
The newspaper states that the military doctrine of the Ansar Allah relies on “asymmetrical warfare”: using inexpensive drones to confront expensive American defense systems. This economic balance has created for them an “equation of attrition” that was in their favor.
A similar report from “Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni” confirms that the confrontations between the US and Yemen have reshuffled Washington’s military calculations, leading to the announcement that the US Navy is reconsidering its combat doctrine due to the high costs of intercepting Yemeni drone attacks.
A Real Challenge: Hitting an American Aircraft Carrier:
“Baijiahao” spoke about targeting of the American aircraft carrier “Harry S. Truman” with four missiles within 72 hours, using a decentralized launch tactic that confused American warning systems, while the geographical nature made the launch sites hidden in mountain caves.
According to a report from “Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni,” “Harry S. Truman” was targeted in six direct attacks, with one attack resulting in a defect in the self-defenses, resulting in the downing of an F/A-18 due to American friendly fire.
The War of Narratives and New Media Policy:
The confrontation did not stop in the field but moved to the new media space: Yemenis used social media like TikTok to livestream missile launches, accompanied by satirical American songs, and linked the operations to the Palestinian cause, which earned them Arab popular sympathy.
Meanwhile, painful images of victims resulting from American raids, enhanced the Yemeni narrative as “defenders of self” in the face of aggression.
High Military Costs Reflect American Technological Fragility:
According to independent reports, the cost of an American intercept missile (such as SM-2 and SM-6) reaches millions of dollars, while Yemeni missiles and drones cost only a few thousand, turning each confrontation into an economic loss for the American military community.
Regional Reactions and Diminishing American Trust:
According to “Baijiahao,” this Yemeni performance has prompted Americans and their partners to reassess their calculations: Saudi Arabia signed maritime security agreements with China, and the UAE has moved toward purchasing Russian air defense systems, reflecting a decreasing trust among some allies in American protection.
When Victory Is Written Through Narrative and Internal Sobriety:
The Chinese report concluded by stating that victory in the 21st century is no longer measured by the quantity of bombs or the size of arsenals, but by the fighter’s ability to win the battle of the novel and maintain the solidity of their internal front. It quoted an elderly man in Sana’a: “American bombs taught us to fight or die, but our missiles taught the world that an elephant can be defeated.”