Iran and Houthi terror proxy facing Red Sea threat from pro-US African nation
Iran perceives a significant threat from Somaliland, a breakaway state in Africa, due to its potential as a pro-Western ally. The U.S. and its allies may utilize Somaliland's strategic port and airbase, which could undermine Iran's influence in the region. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have threatened to escalate attacks on shipping in the Red Sea in response to these developments.
- ▪Iran is concerned about Somaliland's potential as a pro-Western foothold that could disrupt its influence in the Red Sea.
- ▪The Houthis have been pressured by Iran to renew attacks on shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
- ▪The U.S. has stated that Iran's proxies, including the Houthis, have been weakened through military operations.
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War With Iran Iran and Houthi terror proxy facing Red Sea threat from pro-US African nation Sen Ted Cruz advocates for US recognition of Somaliland as a critical counterterrorism ally By Paul Tilsley Fox News Published May 27, 2026 7:21am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Preparations for Somaliland’s Independence Day Flags flutter across Hargeisa as Somaliland marked its Independence Day earlier this month. (Video: Af Daily, Core News via Reuters.) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran is said to be ‘deeply threatened’ by the small African breakaway state, Somaliland, because of the potential for U.S., Israeli and Western powers to use its deep water port and airbase.
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