The article explores the Houthis' potential response to Israeli strikes on Iran, highlighting their historical risk tolerance and strategic prioritization of Yemeni sovereignty. While aligning with Iran’s objectives, the Houthis are expected to play a limited supporting role, unlike Hezbollah, as they maintain a partnership rather than a subordinate allegiance to Tehran. The potential for domestic backlash against direct involvement in Iranian conflict also plays a crucial role in their decision-making, with direct aggression likely to be avoided in favor of discreet support for regional impacts.
Historically, the Houthis have demonstrated a high tolerance for risk, allowing them to achieve far more than many would have thought possible a decade ago.
They are strategic actors who prioritize their position within Yemen above all else, likely playing a limited supporting role in response to Israeli strikes on Iran.
Unlike Hezbollah, the Houthis have never pledged allegiance to Tehran and instead view Iran as a partner in a mutually beneficial relationship.
Escalation in direct support of Iran would likely receive far less domestic backing and could reinforce perceptions that the group has actively sought to dispel.
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