The West’s more cautious approach to the Houthis reflects the complex military and political realities in Yemen, the divisions among anti-Houthi forces, and the risk of widening the regional conflict.

The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish Mecca Agreement could remain a defensive shield for Saudi Arabia or lead to direct military involvement in Yemen, depending on Houthi attacks, Iran’s response, and diplomatic efforts.

Despite decades of grievances and pressure, Iran’s Sunnis have stood by their country in its wars with the United States and “Israel” while continuing to demand their rights.

What is happening in Yemen today is an actual war being fought across multiple fronts, on land, at sea, and in the air, yet it remains an undeclared war among the parties to the conflict.

The Trump administration’s efforts to force Tehran to make concessions by squeezing its economy depend heavily on restricting one of its most important economic lifelines through the UAE.