The Houthis Enter the Middle East War: What Comes Next?
Why it matters: The Houthis' direct attack on Israel expands the conflict's geographic scope and introduces a new non-state actor.
- The Houthis have entered the Middle East war by attacking Israel, with Crisis Group expert Ahmed Nagi exploring their strategic calculations.
- Donald Trump was reportedly presented with a plan to seize half a ton of uranium in Iran, as detailed by The Washington Post and Meduza.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain will not be drawn into the ongoing conflict, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have escalated the Middle East conflict by attacking Israel, prompting analysis from Crisis Group expert Ahmed Nagi on their motivations and future actions. This comes as former President Trump reportedly received a plan to seize half a ton of uranium in Iran, according to The Washington Post, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has affirmed Britain will not be drawn into the war.
