A New Front in the Middle East's Endless War The recent surge in attacks by Yemen's Iran backed Houthis on Saudi oil facilities and shipping routes has reignited concerns about a return to full blown war in the region.
The Houthis' increasing audacity, coupled with their well documented ties to Tehran, raises questions about the role of Iran in fomenting instability across the Middle East.
The Houthis originated as a minority Shia group in Yemen over 1,000 years ago. However, their willingness to engage in attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel suggests a more complex calculus at play.