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Matt Bracken: G7 to Iran: Stop Arming the Houthis. Iran’s Answer: No.
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Discover the hidden realities of the Yemen conflict beyond mainstream headlines. This interview explores why G7 pressure on Iran is failing and how Ansar Allah is capitalizing on Saudi Arabia’s overstretched military and reliance on unmotivated mercenaries. We dive into the century-old struggle over Yemen’s fertile western territories, historically taken with British intervention, and why Western air power is ineffective against highly motivated, dispersed local fighters. Learn how honorable surrender tactics are winning hearts and minds, and why the current Sykes-Picot borders in the Gulf region may soon collapse, leading to a dramatic redrawing of the map. A must-watch for understanding true Middle East geopolitical dynamics.
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