The Cost of Iran's Regional Leverage Tehran's strategy of using proxy forces and pressure across the region is under strain as its rapprochement with Gulf states falters.
Recent escalations in Yemen, coupled with Iran's attacks on Saudi Arabia, have exposed a fundamental contradiction at the heart of Tehran's regional policy: can it sustain stable diplomatic relations with its Arab neighbors while maintaining a network capable of threatening their security?
The conflict in Yemen has taken an important turn. Houthi attacks on Saudi territory are not just symptoms of the ongoing war but also manifestations of Iran's broader strategic objectives.