The Houthis’ unilateral currency issuance is worsening Yemen’s economic divide, undermining the banking system, and risking a wider financial conflict with the government.

After the Houthis restarted attacks in the Red Sea following a months-long break, many have questioned why now and if the U.S. could restart its military strikes in Yemen, which have been paused since May 2025.

The supportive position taken by Arab countries toward Iran during the Israeli aggression has sparked questions about whether Tehran is undergoing a shift in its regional policy.

Following Operation al-Aqsa Flood in Gaza, Iran’s influence saw significant setbacks, especially in Syria and Lebanon, raising questions about the fate of the weapons and arms factories it had established across the Arab world since the 1980s.

“Israel’s” June 2025 naval strike on Yemen signals a strategic push toward Iran, testing maritime capabilities amid rising U.S.-“Israel” tensions and intelligence concerns.