GEOPOLITICS11:24 UTCMar 27 1 min readSource: Al Jazeera

Yemenis fear economic consequences of being dragged into US-Iran conflict

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Yemenis fear economic consequences of being dragged into US-Iran conflict
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Iran-allied Houthis yet to get involved in conflict, but could target shipping in Red Sea.

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  • / Escalating US-Iran tensions risk dragging Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis into the conflict, threatening Red Sea shipping routes critical for global trade.
  • / Yemeni civilians and businesses fear economic fallout, including higher costs, supply chain disruptions, and potential retaliation against regional infrastructure.
  • / Houthi involvement could destabilize an already fragile Yemeni economy, worsening humanitarian crises and complicating peace efforts in the region.

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