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'Axis of Iranian centrality' remains "one of more destabilising forces in the region", expert says

'Axis of Iranian centrality' remains "one of more destabilising forces in the region", expert says

Summary

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched new missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. Iran denied playing any role in Yemen’s ongoing civil war. An expert said that Iran and its allied groups remain one of the main causes of instability in the Middle East.

Key Facts

  • Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi military sites using missiles and drones.
  • Iran denies involvement in the Yemen civil war.
  • Dr. H. A. Hellyer is a Senior Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute specializing in Middle East studies.
  • Hellyer described Iran and its allied groups as a major destabilizing force in the region.
  • The conflict affects key areas like the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route.
  • Iran and Israel are seen as competing influences in Middle Eastern power dynamics.
  • The instability impacts global energy supplies because of the region’s oil and gas industries.
  • The situation remains tense, with ongoing military actions and strategic moves by Houthi forces.
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