Abdulghani Al-Iryani

1 week ago | sanaacenter.org | Maged Al-Madhaji |Abdulghani Al-Iryani |Tawfeek Al-Ganad |Osamah Al Rawhani

The Middle East is undergoing profound shifts following the Israeli strikes on Iran. These developments have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the Islamic Republic, particularly influencing the situation in Yemen. The Houthi group (Ansar Allah) has emerged as the last effective stronghold of the so-called Axis of Resistance, especially after the weakening of its other pillars, most notably Hezbollah.

Mar 19, 2025 | orionpolicy.org | Abdulghani Al-Iryani

In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mr. Abdulghani Al-Iryani on the recent developments in Yemen as the US revisits its approach to the country under President Trump.

Feb 4, 2025 | sanaacenter.org | Abdulghani Al-Iryani

For over a year now, the Houthi group (Ansar Allah) kept the world staring in amazement as they defied all odds and challenged the US, Britain, and a host of Western navies as they enforced a debilitating siege on the Israeli port of Eilat. With the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the Houthis have pledged to continue targeting Israeli vessels until all phases of the deal are complete, and the group’s undiminished capabilities provide a constant threat of new attacks.

Nov 7, 2024 | sanaacenter.org | Abdulghani Al-Iryani

The return of President Trump is now confirmed. Washington, after years of miscalculation on Yemen, must chart a new path forward to push for peaceAlmost four years ago, the incoming Biden administration, deeming peace in Yemen as low-hanging fruit, declared the ending of its war to be a top priority and appointed Special Envoy Tim Lenderking, a veteran of the State Department and competent diplomat, to reap that fruit.

Oct 16, 2024 | sanaacenter.org | Abdulghani Al-Iryani

The three most salient reasons for the collapse of the regime of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh and the inevitable slide into civil war were, firstly, the lack of proper representation of key political forces and social components in Yemen. After Saleh’s victory over the Socialist Party in the civil war in 1994, power was concentrated within his immediate circle, alienating other forces in the country. By the mid-2000s, even his closest ally, Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, was alienated.