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Will Houthi gains give Iran leverage in its war with the US? | Inside Story

Published 12 September 2026 · world

The Ansarullah Houthi advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has raised fears of a second front in the US-Iran conflict. It has also put Saudi

The Ansarullah Houthi advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has raised fears of a second front in the US-Iran conflict. It has also put Saudi Arabia, the main ally of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, in a difficult position. The Houthis now control areas near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key route for Saudi oil exports.

With the Strait of Hormuz already blockaded, fears of further supply disruption have pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel. So what could developments in Yemen mean for the wider US-Iran conflict? Presenter: Neave

Barker Guests Ahmed Al-Ashwal - Military and security researcher, and a former pilot officer with Yemen's armed forces. Jennifer Gavito - US Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Middle East and

a former State Department Official Abas Aslani - Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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