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Iran Withdraws Forces from Yemen Amid U.S. Pressure

4/6/2025

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Iran is pulling back from its proxy strategy, instructing military forces to exit Yemen as U.S. airstrikes intensify against the Houthis. This retreat underscores Tehran's struggle to cope with U.S. threats and its diminishing power after setbacks in Syria and Lebanon. The move reveals a sense of desperation rather than a calculated shift in strategy.

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Iran is pulling back from its proxy strategy, instructing military forces to exit Yemen as U.S. airstrikes intensify against the Houthis. This retreat underscores Tehran's struggle to cope with U.S. threats and its diminishing power after setbacks in Syria and Lebanon. The move reveals a sense of desperation rather than a calculated shift in strategy.