Yemeni scholar accuses Houthis of serving Iran, fueling regional unrest
Jamal Al-Saqqaf says the Houthis act as Iran’s proxy, destabilizing Yemen and its neighbors to strengthen Tehran’s hand in talks with the US.
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AIJamal Al-Saqqaf, a member of the Association of Yemeni Scholars and Preachers, said the Houthi group acts as a proxy for Iran in the region, accusing it of fueling discord and chaos in Yemen and neighboring countries.
Speaking in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Saqqaf explained that the Houthis aim to destabilize Yemen, nearby states, and the wider region. He noted that the group’s actions, in his view, contribute to expanding instability across the area.
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He added that the group is working to ignite strife and chaos in Yemen and neighboring countries, arguing that this serves to strengthen Iran’s negotiating position in its dealings with the United States.