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War against Iran expands: Houthis launch missiles at Israel and U.S. reinforces troops

Almost a month after the offensive that killed Khamenei, the conflict intensifies: Houthis attack Israel, Iran closes Hormuz, the U.S. deploys thousands of troops and the region and markets suffer impact.

The offensive that killed Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has escalated into its fifth week and keeps the Iranian regime standing, which responds without yielding to international demands.

Yemen's rebel Houthis opened a new front by launching missiles at Israel and threatening to close Bab al‑Mandeb, which, together with Tehran's blockade of Hormuz, puts key trade routes at risk.

The United States has sent ships and units such as the USS Tripoli and ground forces including the 82nd Airborne Division, expanding its deployment in the face of a possible ground operation.

The fighting involves the Revolutionary Guard and has driven up crude prices, with Brent rising sharply; disruptions in the key straits threaten the global economy and markets.

What position do you feel closer to?

Pro‑Iran resistance axis

The assassination of Khamenei is state terrorism; the coordinated response by Iran, Hezbollah and the Houthis is a necessary message to stop U.S. and Israeli impunity.

Pro‑Western and stability alliance

The escalation after Khamenei's death is dangerous and irresponsible; closing Hormuz and attacking routes and Israeli territory threatens global stability and requires firm containment of Iran and its allies.

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