Iran war: Analyzing the Houthi blockade against Saudi Arabia

As the Iran war ripples across the Middle East, Yemen’s Houthis threaten a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. What risk does this blockade pose to regional security

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Is Yemen‘s Houthis‘ move a response to recent tensions with Saudi Arabia, an attempt to strengthen the group’s position at home, or part of a broader escalation involving Iran‘s regional allies?

Joining DW with their analysis are Nadwa Al-Dawsari, Yemen Analyst at the Middle East Institute, and Baraa Shiban, international security analyst with the Royal United Services Institute. 

Chapters:

00:00 A new, dangerous phase in the Iran war? 
01:13 Houthi rebels threaten Saudi blockade 
03:05 Saudi Arabia’s central role as key US ally  
05:10 Houthis: Iran’s puppet or independent? 
07:40 US airstrikes on Yemen 
10:03 How will Saudi Arabia react? 
11:25 What would a Houthi blockade look like? 
13:20 A war on multiple fronts?

 

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