How is Iran responding to Biden’s policy shift on Yemen?
March 9, 2021
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On Feb. 4, President Joe Biden announced the end of U.S. support for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition’s offensive military operations in Yemen. This decision fuelled optimism about a U.S. return to negotiations over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. Instead of engaging with the United States, Iran has supported the Houthi-orchestrated Marib offensive and stepped up its diplomatic efforts in Yemen. These actions reflect Iran’s skepticism about U.S. intentions in Yemen and a desire to be recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the country’s political future.