Middle East Politics
How is Iran seeking to reproduce the Hezbollah model in Yemen amid a changing regional security landscape?
Iran is increasingly using Yemen as a strategic front to replicate its Hezbollah model, deepening ties with the Houthi movement to expand regional influence and pressure its rivals, especially Saudi Arabia and the US. Through military support and ideological alignment, Iran has helped the Houthis evolve into a powerful regional actor, now threatening global shipping lanes like the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The stakes grow higher as the US under President Trump escalates military pressure on the Houthis. This article unpacks how Iran's proxy strategy in Yemen is reshaping the Middle East’s security landscape.
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