US intervention could prolong Yemen conflict, not shorten it: Former US diplomat

The battle for control of Yemen is intensifying, with government forces carrying out air strikes against Houthi positions. They’re trying to stop further advances by the Iran-backed group, after a week of heavy fighting. The US vice president says Washington is concerned about the developments in Yemen and has spoken directly with the Houthis. William Lawrence, a professor at American University and a former senior US diplomat says the US will want to avoid being drawn into more regional conflict. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Yemen #Houthis #AnsarAllah #SaudiArabia #YemenWar #SaudiYemenTensions #HouthiStrikes #RedSea #RedSeaShipping #MiddleEastConflict #YemenCrisis #BabAlMandeb #AlJazeeraEnglish