YEMEN | A Global Threat?

YEMEN | A Global Threat?

In December 2023, the United States announced the creation of a new naval task force in the Red Sea: Operation Prosperity Guardian. This will tackle the rising threat posed to shipping by the Iranian-backed Houthi Movement based in Yemen. However, the mission faces many challenges. Quite apart from limited international support, there is a danger that it could undermine efforts to resolve the civil war in Yemen. In addition, it could destabilise relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which have been recently improving. So, what exactly is the threat all about?

Credit to : Prof James Kher