Houthis & Ahmad Vahidi

Houthis: The Houthis carried out the attack on Saudi Arabia, wounding civilians, and have escalated attacks on Saudi targets and Yemeni government forces. They are a key destabilizing force in the region.

Ahmad Vahidi: IRGC chief reportedly involved in a joint oil venture with Pakistan's army chief, linked to Iran-Saudi agreement.

Houthis: The Houthis have attacked Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, threatening another key chokepoint. This has increased supply fears.

Ahmad Vahidi: IRGC commander Vahidi is a pivotal figure in back-channel talks with the US.

Houthis: The Houthis, backed by Iran, have attacked Saudi and other vessels, expanding the conflict and disrupting Red Sea shipping.

Ahmad Vahidi: IRGC commander reportedly in backchannel contact with US.

Houthis: The Houthis>>> in Yemen is one of Iran's>>> proxies. The deal includes a commitment for Iran>>> not to interfere in the domestic affairs of countries in the region, which implicitly affects Iran's>>> support for the Houthis>>>.

Ahmad Vahidi: As the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>>, Ahmad Vahidi>>> met with Mohsin Naqvi>>> to discuss regional security, indicating high-level engagement in the ongoing diplomatic efforts.