The United States is increasing its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of stealth bombers, aircraft carriers, and support ships. This surge in military assets suggests potential heavy strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and a message to Iran. The Houthis have been attacking Red Sea shipping and Israel, and have vowed to strike Israel's Ben Gurion airport. The Trump administration has launched attacks against the Houthis to restore freedom of shipping in the Red Sea. US defense secretary Pete Hegseth has promised to continue striking the Houthis, and President Trump has warned Iran of potential military action.