The West thinks Iran is winning the Red Sea. Trump is

Published September 25, 2026 8:00am ET



The Houthis‘ advance doesn’t mean Iran is winning. It means President Donald Trump is.

This might sound crazy compared to the popular Western narrative. In fact, the escalation exposes a decaying regime. Contrary to the complacent belief that the Houthis are mere puppets, like Hezbollah, the alliance has always been one of limited influence.

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