The New York Sun newspaper indicated that one of the first tasks of US President Donald Trump, in his attempt to end the wars in the Middle East and reduce inflationary pressures in America, is to end the Houthi control over maritime traffic in the Red Sea.

It indicated in a report that what it described as a “decisive setback” for Iran’s agent in Yemen may send an important message in deterring America’s enemies.

Bill Roggio, editor-in-chief of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Long War Journal, told the newspaper: "I can't see Trump accepting closing the Red Sea and all the costs involved. If he wants to lower prices, that needs to be addressed."

President Biden has carried out airstrikes against Houthi military facilities in Yemen, including earlier this week in a joint operation with the British.

The US Navy and other naval forces also escorted ships in the Red Sea, and Israel twice struck the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, where the Houthis receive many weapons shipments.

But the newspaper notes that the Houthis are not backing down, and with the support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, they appear determined to control the commercial ships that will be allowed to sail in the Red Sea. The report asked: “Is it possible to try new strategies?”

On the other hand, America refused to sink the Iranian spy ship MV Behshad, which had been sailing for months in the Red Sea region, and was supervising the targeting of Houthi ships.

Mr. Roggio points out that there is another tactic that has not yet been tried, which is targeting Houthi personnel, including senior leaders and collaborators from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Yemen.