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Saudi Arabia and Yemen are linked through the ongoing regional conflict, where Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition against Houthi rebels based in Yemen [1], [2]. This rivalry is further defined by Saudi Arabia's efforts to influence Yemeni political and military stability [3] and the broader geopolitical competition involving Iran's support for the Houthis to challenge Saudi regional power [4], [5], [6].

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Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu Modern Diplomacy 2 facts

claimIran supports the Houthi rebels in Yemen as part of a strategy to weaken Saudi Arabia's influence in the Arabian Peninsula and deepen the sectarian divide between Sunni and Shiite factions.

claimIran's strategy of backing the Houthi rebels in Yemen counters Saudi power and challenges the U.S.-Saudi axis that has traditionally dominated the region.

The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com The New Yorker 2 facts

claimThe Houthis have deployed missile launchers, drone-operating units, and military brigades throughout northern Yemen, spanning from the Red Sea coastlines to the border with Saudi Arabia.

accountSaudi Arabia is attempting to unify anti-Houthi forces in southern Yemen following the military withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates and the collapse of a militia previously backed by the UAE.