Yemeni Civilians Caught in Crossfire of US-Iran Tensions
As tensions escalate between the US and Iran, Yemenis fear being dragged into the conflict despite the Iran-backed Houthis' neutrality so far. Experts warn of potential threats to shipping in the Red Sea.
Yemenis are increasingly concerned about the economic consequences of being caught in the middle of the rising tensions between the United States and Iran. While the Iran-allied Houthi rebels have yet to directly involve themselves in the conflict, experts warn that they could potentially target shipping in the Red Sea if the situation further escalates.
The civil war in Yemen, which has raged on for over four years, has already taken a massive toll on the country's economy and infrastructure. With the threat of the Houthis potentially becoming more involved, Yemeni civilians fear that their already dire economic situation could worsen significantly.
Source: Al Jazeera
