Foreign Policy

Israel’s Precision Strike on Houthi Leadership Exposes Iran’s Growing Threat to American Interests

By National Security Desk | August 30, 2025

An Israeli strike that eliminated the Houthi prime minister in Yemen highlights the escalating Iranian proxy threat undermining regional stability and directly challenging U.S. security interests.

The recent Israeli airstrike that killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Houthi-controlled government’s prime minister in Yemen, serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous proxy conflicts fueled by Iran—conflicts that threaten American national security and our allies in the Middle East.Al-Rahawi was targeted during a government workshop in Sanaa, the rebel-held capital, where top officials were convening to assess their performance—a moment seized by Israel to deliver a precise blow against a regime linked directly to Iran’s aggressive expansionism. The Houthis themselves admitted the strike on Thursday, underscoring how vulnerable these terror-backed leaders have become.Why Does This Matter to America?While this...

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