Leaks aside: What is Trump’s endgame with the Houthis?

The Trump administration is facing a diplomatic dilemma amid an escalating conflict with Iran

The Trump administration’s escalating military and diplomatic campaign against Yemen’s Houthis is fueling broader tensions across the Middle East, intensifying its already strained relationship with Iran. Recent targeted US strikes in Yemen, portrayed by Washington as defensive measures against Iranian-supported aggression, highlight a strategic push to dismantle Tehran’s regional influence.