Could the Houthis change the course of the Iran war?

Why did the Houthis enter the Iran war - and how far could the conflict with Saudi Arabia escalate? On this episode of the Big Picture, senior researcher and policy advisor on Yemen, Ibrahim Jalal, explains the motivations behind Houthis taking action and what impact it could have on the Iran war. Could their involvement strengthen Iran’s hand - or provoke a reaction from the US and Saudi Arabia like in Iraq? And how could it impact Yemen’s frozen civil war? Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye