Former U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead recently shared his insights about lessons learned from U.S. battles against Iran and it's proxy the Houthi rebels.
Retired Adm. Roughead who oversaw U.S. naval operations from 2007 to 2011, in an interview with Tribune News Service added that ““The Houthis carried out naval operations that were difficult for the U.S. and other countries,”
Roughead cited two key lessons learned. The first is not to underestimate the naval capabilities of Iranian proxy organizations, and second, to be more realistic about what is needed to defend and defeat.
“Not only are missile and UAV attacks expected, but the challenges will expand to new technologies above and below the sea. It requires increasing threat awareness, translating it into what should be done, and what resources are required.
When asked about Iran’s capabilities right now, Roughead said: “Iran has taken a step back right now, but I never thought they would disappear. We need to ask how they will work with others?