Trump ceased attacks on Houthis due to op. costs, risks to US assets Posted by NOWlej | May 13, 2025 | Israel NOWlej | 0 | Operation Rough Rider, which began on March 15, during which the US military said it struck over 1,000 targets, cost $1 billion in its first month. | Read More in JPost.com – Homepage. Read More in Israel NOWlej.