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عربية – DW
Houthis Extend Influence in Region
Recent military developments in Yemen indicate a rising strategic influence of the Houthis, especially after their expansion along the Yemeni coast and their control over areas and islands in the Red Sea. This enhances their position as a significant player in the regional conflict. Due to their location at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, their influence threatens international trade routes and energy resources, further emphasizing the group's importance within the "Resistance Axis," supported by Iran. Experts believe that the Houthis have become more influential for Iran in terms of exerting regional pressure and now constitute a largely independent force with close ties to Iranian support. However, the relationship between the Houthis and Iran remains complex; some analysts suggest they possess the capacity to make independent decisions and face difficulties in fully assessing the outcomes of sanctions or economic pressures. Meanwhile, regional developments, such as the threat to the Strait of Hormuz, increase the group's significance on both regional and international levels.
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