Expert Explains | What the entry of the Houthis means for the US-Iran conflict
The entry of Yemen's Houthi militant group into the US-Iran conflict threatens global maritime security, particularly through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This development complicates an already strained situation, as a fragile ceasefire has been violated and the conflict has escalated beyond Iran's nuclear capabilities to include threats to vital shipping routes. The ongoing military offensive by the US and Israel against Iran has not achieved its intended goals, leading to a strategic stalemate with significant implications for global energy supply chains.