Just don't call it a war, that complicates things, and creates unnecessary discussion. We can now attack anywhere we (or one of our "allies" or corporate sponsors) request by saying we are not attacking the people directly, just some factions there. It could be a hooty, ala baba, the bearded terror, little sisters of the poor, or just make up a name. Works every time, and the complex can have their warghasm and we can print more War Bucks, and all is good, it's what we do. You're not supposed to know that the plan is to draw Iran or Russia into responding. We are a nation that has lost it's way. US Prepares for Open-Ended War Against the Houthis in Yemen - News From Antiwar.com
It's just a police action to keep the shipping lanes open.