Where Are Six Years of War in Yemen Going?

A rooftop view of Sana’a, the capital of Yemen.

By Norman T. Roule

Norman Roule is a geopolitical and energy consultant who served for 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, managing numerous programs relating to Iran and the Middle East. As NIM-I at ODNI, he was responsible for all aspects of national intelligence policy related to Iran, including IC engagement with senior policymakers in the National Security Council and the Department of State.

EXPERT ANALYSIS — At a time when western officials are focusing their attention toward national security threats posed by China, the war in Yemen is entering its seventh devastating year. Billions have been poured into the country in efforts to stem a humanitarian crisis that shows no signs of stabilizing.

The Iran-aligned Houthis on Friday claimed responsibility for a bomb-carrying drone attack against Saudi energy and military sites. The latest attacks are frustrating any move toward peace talks on the heels of Riyadh’s announced peace deal last week, something the Houthis rejected.

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