"The Iran-allied Houthi rebels in Yemen have so far sat out the current conflict, despite demonstrating their capabilities by attacking shipping in the Red Sea for two years after the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza."
"An Iranian military official stated that any US aggression against Iran's oil facilities would pave the way for Tehran to destabilise the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which lies west of Yemen."
"If the Houthis were to get involved in the war in support of Iran, they would focus on attacking energy facilities and ports in Gulf countries, and preventing ships from passing through Bab al-Mandeb."
Iran is leveraging its allies, including the Houthis in Yemen, amidst escalating tensions with the US and Israel. While the Houthis have not yet engaged in the current conflict, they have previously attacked shipping in the Red Sea. Observers speculate on their potential involvement, especially if US aggression occurs against Iran. Analysts warn that Houthi actions could destabilize the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, affecting global trade and exacerbating Yemen's internal conflict, with significant humanitarian and economic consequences.
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