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The wars in Gaza and Yemen have reshaped the Middle East, revealing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing deeper geopolitical transformations. As the Gaza war escalates, Iran’s influence appears to wane, with Hezbollah and the Houthis facing severe blows, including assassinations and military strikes. US and Israeli actions have drawn new battle lines, pulling Egypt, Jordan, and others into the conflict’s ripple effects. Meanwhile, Egypt finds itself fending off disinformation campaigns and renewed efforts to displace Gazans. This evolving crisis underscores a broader struggle — not just for territory, but for regional control, unity, and the Palestinian cause.

Iran is increasingly using Yemen as a strategic front to replicate its Hezbollah model, deepening ties with the Houthi movement to expand regional influence and pressure its rivals, especially Saudi Arabia and the US. Through military support and ideological alignment, Iran has helped the Houthis evolve into a powerful regional actor, now threatening global shipping lanes like the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The stakes grow higher as the US under President Trump escalates military pressure on the Houthis. This article unpacks how Iran's proxy strategy in Yemen is reshaping the Middle East’s security landscape.