Houthi Repression of UN Staff Exposes Iran-Backed Threat to Regional Stability and American Interests

In an alarming escalation that underscores the persistent threat posed by Iranian proxies, Houthi rebels in Yemen have detained 20 United Nations staffers and seized critical communications equipment from UN facilities in Sanaa. This brazen crackdown on international humanitarian operations highlights not only the Houthis' contempt for global norms but also the broader challenge Iran-backed militants represent to regional stability—and by extension, American national security. How Much Longer Will Washington Stand By as Iranian-Backed Militias Threaten Global Aid? The detained personnel include both Yemeni nationals and international staff working across vital UN agencies such as the World Food Program, UNICEF,...