Yemeni Civilians Brace for Escalating Iran-Houthi Conflict
As the Houthis become embroiled in the broader regional conflict with Iran, civilians in Yemen's capital Sanaa fear the fallout of potential airstrikes and skyrocketing prices.
Sanaa, Yemen - The streets of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, are subdued these days as the country's civilians brace for the potential fallout from the Houthi rebels' growing involvement in the regional conflict between Iran and its adversaries. With the specter of airstrikes and rapidly rising prices looming over everyday life, fear and uncertainty have become the dominant sentiments in this war-torn city.
The Houthis' Escalating Role The Houthi rebels, who have been locked in a years-long civil war with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government, have recently taken steps to align themselves more closely with Iran, Yemen's powerful neighbor to the north. This shift has fueled concerns that Yemen could become further embroiled in the broader regional conflict, with the Houthis potentially facing retaliation from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other anti-Iran forces.
Source: Al Jazeera
