The US has re-designated the Houthi militant group as a terrorist organization after months of attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Last week, the US and the UK launched air strikes on Houthi military installations, expecting the move to de-escalate the situation, but Houthis have said they won't stop until the attacks on Palestinians in Gaza have ceased. Could the Western retaliation only serve to escalate the conflict? What role can the UN and other regional actors play in restoring peace in the region?