Alianță la porțile uneia dintre arterele vitale ale lumii: Houthi și al-Shabaab își unesc forțele și amenință transportul global de petrol

Houthi and al-Shabaab are forming a partnership that could impact the Middle East and global energy markets. The Houthis, backed by Iran, possess advanced weaponry but seek funding and territory, while al-Shabaab, linked to al-Qaeda, has financial resources but needs better arms and training. The U.S. is attempting to disrupt this alliance, targeting key figures like Jibril Yahya Ali, who facilitated their cooperation. The geographical significance of Yemen and Somalia, located at the Gulf of Aden, adds to the stakes, especially as Iranian actions threaten oil transport routes. Both groups are coordinating operations, with al-Shabaab sending fighters to Yemen for training. The evolving relationship may have broader implications for regional stability and security.