Iran puts pressure on the Red Sea and increases risk on oil routes

“The Houthis were trained and financed by Iranian forces. This is part of Iran’s architecture, which dates back to the era of General Qasem Soleimani, killed during Donald Trump’s first term. It is what is called the ‘arc of resistance’, which also includes Hezbollah, in Lebanon, as well as groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Palestine”, he adds.