LONDON: For almost four years, Yemen has been enjoying a period of relative peace. So why do the Houthi militia suddenly appear to be doing their best to provoke a return to large-scale military operations in the country? The answer, analysts believe, is that the war in Iran, which has steadily escalated out of control, embroiling the Arab Gulf states, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and dramatically impacting global oil supplies, is now dragging Yemen into its orbit.

As tensions in the region escalate, including a renewal of fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, analysts question whether the Houthis’ capabilities and regional…

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