Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM
Summary
The former Yemeni prime minister says the fight for control of the city of Taiz is crucial for security in the West because it affects control of a key sea passage, Bab al-Mandab. He warns that if the Iran-backed Houthi rebels take the city, they could control all of Yemen and affect wider security in the region.Key Facts
- Taiz is a city in southwestern Yemen, near important hills and mountains.
- The Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital waterway for global trade, is near Taiz.
- The Houthi rebel group is backed by Iran and is trying to take control of all Yemen.
- The Yemeni government and its main supporter, Saudi Arabia, have mainly light weapons.
- A ceasefire in 2022 paused fighting for four years, but the Houthis started a new campaign last month.
- Houthis are trying to take control of Taiz and surrounding areas, including the road to Aden.
- The fall of Taiz would hurt the idea of a modern Yemeni state and increase Houthi influence.
- The former prime minister called for more western help to stop the Houthis from gaining control.
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