# US intervention could prolong Yemen conflict, not shorten it: former US diplomat

https://mins.news/en/video/58484

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-14 23:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p13SVMfcn8

> The fight for control of Yemen is intensifying as government forces launch air strikes on Houthi positions to halt further advances by the Iran-backed group after a week of heavy combat. The US vice president says Washington is concerned and has spoken directly with the Houthis. Former senior US diplomat William Lawrence says the US will seek to avoid deeper regional involvement.

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