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Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card – interview

by | Apr 7, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023. (photo credit: Getty Images/MOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP)
The Houthis’ threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.

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