Proxy War in Yemen Escalates Tensions Between US and Iran The conflict in Yemen has been raging for years, fueled by a complex web of interests and proxy forces that have drawn in major powers like the United States and Iran.
The proxy fight in Yemen is a microcosm of the larger struggle between these two nations, with each side backing opposing factions to expand its influence in the region.
Understanding the Proxy Fight in Yemen A proxy war occurs when one nation provides support – financial, military, or logistical – to a non state actor or another country's military forces to further its own interests.