The Washington–Tehran agreement could open a path to peace in Yemen, but lasting stability depends on addressing the Houthis' role, regional influence, and state sovereignty.

Clashes in al-Wazi’iyah reflect a power struggle between Tareq Affash’s militia forces and local tribes over control and influence in a strategically important area, amid wider regional tensions involving the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The shifting landscape of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran has begun to transcend the realm of mere threats, evolving into a tangible reality taking shape on the ground.

The Houthis balance their alignment with Iran and self-preservation by maintaining readiness, delaying direct involvement, and relying on conditional deterrence.