Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus
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Retaking Sanaa: Like Liberating Damascus, Asharq al-Awsat, London, October 10 - The ongoing Yemeni conflict may usher in historic changes akin to those witnessed in Syria when the oppressive Iranian-backed regime was overthrown. Yemen's internationally recognized government now wields control over more than two-thirds of the nation and is striving to regain the remaining territories.
However, the ultimate objective will prove challenging due to the formidable terrain and military obstacles involved. The war against Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Lebanon's Hezbollah, who serve within the Houthi leadership and ranks, is a far cry from the previous Yemeni war that began in 2015. The Houthis, previously depicted as uncultured dwellers, now boast an extensive training background and a broader regional conflict with a pivotal objective of overthrowing Iranian influence in the Middle East.
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