Iran plays down links to Houthi victories in Yemen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:09 · Archive

Iran has downplayed its possible role in recent Houthi military victories in Yemen.

Iran has downplayed its possible involvement in recent Houthi military victories in Yemen, even as the group faces accusations of long-standing links between Iran and the Houthis. The nature and extent of any such connections remains unclear.

Saudi Arabia faces difficulty in defusing the threat posed by the Houthis in neighbouring Yemen, with few options for support. The United States is not interested in involvement, European countries are hesitant, and potential allies are unwilling to risk open conflict with Iran.

How it is being reported

• Are the Houthis winning against Saudi Arabia?It's unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help. The US isn't interested, the Europeans are hedging and nobody wants open conflict with Iran.DW News · 30 Sept, 18:23
• Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victoriesIran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?Al Jazeera · 29 Sept, 14:20

In this story: Iran · Houthis · Yemen · Saudi Arabia · United States

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