Iranian advisers played a key role in the stunning advance by Yemen’s Houthis, sources tell AP — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranian-advisers-played-a-key-role-in-the-stunning-advance-by-yemen-s-houthis-sources-tell-apContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iranian advisers aided Houthi blitz in Yemenhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranian-advisers-played-a-key-role-in-the-stunning-advance-by-yemen-s-houthis-sources-tell-aphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranian-advisers-played-a-key-role-in-the-stunning-advance-by-yemen-s-houthis-sources-tell-ap#u83361Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:51:11 +0000Iranian support played a key role in a sudden Houthi military advance that has disrupted stability in the Middle East. The rebels have escalated attacks against Saudi Arabia, providing Iran with increased regional leverage. While the Houthis are backed by Tehran, some analysis suggests their threats to Saudi oil infrastructure may be driven by motives beyond simply assisting Iranian interests. The conflict continues to impact Saudi security and broader international interests in the region.Why it mattersThe Houthis are an Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen engaged in a long-term conflict with