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Houthis seek control of Taiz to advance Iranian interests, academic says

Political media professor Jarrah Al-Murshidi says Houthi forces aim to control Taiz for geopolitical goals aligned with Iranian interests.

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Academic discusses Houthi actions in Taiz on TV

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Political media professor Jarrah Al-Murshidi stated that "Houthi militias are seeking to bring Taiz under their control to achieve geopolitical objectives that serve Iranian interests."

Al-Murshidi added, in an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV, that "the health sector in Taiz is facing collapse and a shortage of medicines as Houthi attacks continue."

He pointed out that "the Houthi terrorist militia is seizing ambulances and turning hospitals and health centers into military barracks, engaging in conduct that defies international law."

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