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Yemen is a country located within the Middle East, as evidenced by its inclusion in regional geopolitical analyses [1] and its role in the broader regional uprisings [2]. Furthermore, Yemen is a key site for Iran-backed militias that influence the security landscape of the entire Middle East [3] and [4].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
accountIn 2011, widespread uprisings in the Middle East toppled regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, caused civil wars in Libya, Syria, and Yemen, and increased pressure on Jordan and Morocco to implement reforms.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
The Deafening Silence of Iran's Proxies - Institute for the Study of War understandingwar.org 1 fact
claimThe Houthi movement in Yemen poses a growing threat to Israel and the broader Middle East region, as analyzed by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in October 2023.