A former US Deputy Special Envoy for Yemen, Allison Minor, has cautioned that Houthi rebels are evolving into a more significant security threat than Hezbollah. According to Minor, the Houthis possess independent strategic ambitions and view themselves as partners rather than subordinates to Iran. This assessment follows a major assault by the Yemeni group on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, which resulted in multiple injuries and operational disruptions. The rebels have increasingly demonstrated their reach through maritime raids in the Red Sea and cooperation with other militant organizations like Al Shabab. These developments occur amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, signaling a shift in the regional security landscape as the Houthis intensify their military activities against Saudi Arabia.
Source : The National
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