The Ideology Machine

The Ideology Machine

Iran’s Proxy War Moves South: Somaliland Enters the Houthi Threat Map

Houthi threats against Somaliland mark Iran’s effort to extend proxy pressure beyond Yemen and closer to the Bab el-Mandeb’s strategic chokepoint.

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Fatima Abo Alasrar
Jan 22, 2026
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Houthi media has pivoted hard toward Somaliland. The de facto Shura Council speaker declared Somalia essential to Houthi security, a buffer zone they intend to defend. Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatene…

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