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Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the Gulf

Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the Gulf
France 24
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France 24 examines the Iranian-backed Houthi group and its role in threatening global maritime trade through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Expert Thomas Juneau explains the group's complex dynamics, objectives in Yemen, and the level of threat it poses to world shipping.

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Who are the Houthis, what are their objectives for Yemen, and could the Iranian backed group how a significant chunk of world trade to ransom in the Bab el Mandeb Strait? Professor Thomas Juneau, a specialist on the Houthis & Iran, explains the intricate dynamics about the group, it’s repressive nature and the level of the threat to world shipping. He’s been speaking to France 24’s Gavin Lee

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Tags:#الحوثيون#اليمن#مضيق باب المندب#التجارة العالمية#الملاحة البحرية#الخليج
Source: France 24

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