Iran’s regional strategy is putting Saudi Arabia under increasing pressure, as Houthi attacks threaten critical infrastructure and Iranian-backed militias expand the challenge across multiple fronts.
But why is Saudi Arabia struggling to stop the Houthis despite its powerful air force and international support?
In this episode of Jerusalem Studio, our panel examines the escalating confrontation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, Iran’s involvement in Yemen and Iraq, and the intelligence challenges that limit the effectiveness of military operations.
The discussion also explores the growing importance of asymmetric warfare, the vulnerability of strategic infrastructure, and Iran’s proposed maritime arc stretching from the Strait of Hormuz through the Red Sea toward Lebanon.
Could a potential US-Iranian agreement ease tensions on these fronts, or are the region’s conflicts too deeply interconnected?