Houthis seek Hezbollah-like role with plan to escalate Yemen conflict in support of Iran
Houthi militants are planning to escalate the conflict in Yemen and regionalise it in support of their main patron, Iran, and their long-term strategic goals, sources told The National on Monday. The Yemeni rebels, who for more than a decade have controlled the only Arab capital outside the hands of a recognised government, have said publicly their latest attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Bab Al…
Yemeni rebels known as the Houthis are preparing to intensify their conflict in Yemen and expand it to a regional scale, according to sources. Driven by their dependence on Iran, the Houthis aim to leverage their actions to advance Tehran's strategic goals in the region. Their escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Bab Al Mandeb strait, and government forces are part of a multifaceted strategy to bolster support for Iran as other Iranian-backed groups withdraw.
By aligning their moves with recent events in the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthis believe they are maximizing their potential gains.
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