Yemen Routed: Oil Surges as Saudi-Backed Forces Collapse Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

The war in Yemen has taken a dramatic turn as Saudi-backed forces were routed by Ansarallah fighters, leading to oil prices surging. This development comes at a time when the United States is embroiled in another major conflict in the Middle East, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.

According to Vali Nasr, a professor of international affairs and Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, Iran will break Trump's 'new normal' before the midterms. The collapse of the JCPOA has led to increased tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides engaging in economic pressure tactics.

The future of US military bases in the Gulf is also being questioned as the region becomes increasingly disillusioned with American protection. Rob Malley, a senior fellow at Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs, notes that failed wars have heavier consequences, and it remains to be seen whether Washington has learned from its past mistakes.