The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster | Mohamad Bazzi
Trump’s mess has rekindled Yemen’s civil war and a years-long conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia When the US and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran in late February, Tehran’s allies in the Middle East jumped into the fray. Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia fired rockets at Israel, while Shia militias in Iraq attacked US bases and diplomatic outposts. But the Houthis, who…
The recent Houthis offensive is a direct result of the conflicts sparked by the Trump administration's war on Iran. In late February, the United States and Israel initiated a war of aggression against Iran. In response, Iran's allies in the Middle East became embroiled in the conflict. Lebanon's Hezbollah militia attacked Israel, while Shia militias in Iraq targeted US bases and diplomatic outposts.
However, the Houthis, who hold significant control over Yemen, had largely remained neutral in the situation. Recently, the Houthis have shifted their strategy and have entered the conflict with full force. They have led a swift advance along the Red Sea coast, capturing a strategic port city and several islands. This has given the militia control over the Bab al-Mandab strait, a crucial waterway for energy shipments and global trade.
Due to the consequences of Trump's war, Iran and its allies now control two major regional energy chokepoints: the Bab al-Mandab and the Hormuz strait.
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