The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar

Join renowned Iran expert Afshon Ostovar as he explores the strategic dynamics, military developments, and geopolitical tensions shaping Iran and its partners, rivals, and interests in the Middle East and beyond.

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Unpacking Iran’s Relationship with Yemen’s Houthis

The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar
November 3, 2025

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Episode Notes:

On this episode of The Iran Reckoning, Afshon and Thomas Juneau discuss how the Houthis came to “punch above their weight” in the Middle East. They identify key turning points that led Iran to increase its support to the Houthis, the leaders' ambitious view of their role in the region, and the risks that the Houthis will continue to pose to the Middle East and international shipping.

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