"Iran's Revolutionary Guard Backs Houthis as Potent Proxy in Yemen"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has deployed ground forces in Yemen and is directing strikes against Western targets, raising the risk of direct confrontation with the U.S. as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. The Biden administration aims to avoid military conflict with Tehran but has begun hitting Houthi targets in Yemen, potentially leading to clashes with IRGC personnel. Iran has significantly increased military support for the Houthis, providing advanced weaponry that has disrupted global traffic and targeted locations as far as Israel. The IRGC's involvement in Yemen is part of its regional alliance system, allowing Iran to project power beyond its borders. The U.S. and IRGC have a history of conflict, with accusations of IRGC involvement in attacks on American targets in Lebanon and Iraq.