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Yemen is a key operational location for Iran's proxy networks, specifically through the Houthi movement, as detailed in [1] and [2]. These networks are utilized by Iran to expand its strategic depth and regional influence, as established in [3] and [4].

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Beyond Missile Deterrence: The Rise of Algorithmic Superiority trendsresearch.org Trends Research & Advisory 1 fact
claimIran seeks to expand its strategic depth and strengthen its regional position through alliances and proxy networks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org Stimson Center 1 fact
claimA cornerstone of Ali Khamenei's foreign policy was the formation, funding, and weaponization of proxy networks in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Gaza.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info E-International Relations 1 fact
claimIran's proxy network, which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza/Palestine, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, has historically functioned as a 'ring of fire' to provide strategic depth and a buffer against direct conflict on Iranian soil.