Burning Embers of a Region in Turmoil The Middle East has long been plagued by proxy wars and regional rivalries, making it difficult not to draw parallels between the latest developments in Yemen and the broader struggles for dominance that have shaped the region for decades.
The recent signing into law of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by US President Donald Trump has predictably reignited tensions with Iran.
The extension of existing sanctions on Iran is a central factor driving this escalation, as Tehran views these economic straitjackets as an existential threat.