Iran’s Quds Force Ran the Houthi Attack — What Comes Next for Saudi Arabia.

The Houthi strike in Yemen has dramatic consequences for Saudi Arabia and the US war against Iran. Recorded September 15, 2026. Iran just achieved something it couldn't accomplish through years of direct conflict: leverage over two of the world's most important oil chokepoints at the same time. While the Strait of Hormuz has stayed closed under direct Iranian pressure since March 2026, Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen just completed a lightning takeover of the Bab al-Mandab Strait — seizing the port of Mocha, Perim Island, and the Hanish Islands in a matter of days, after a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia wounded 73 people. In this briefing, we break down the evidence that this is an IRGC-directed operation — including reports that Quds Force commander Abdul Reza Shahlai, the "Shadow Man," was on the ground directing it — while giving full weight to Iran's denials and the argument that the Houthis are acting with real independence. We connect this directly to the broader 2026 Iran war, what it means for Israel's own security and its quiet new coordination with Saudi Arabia, why it's straining American naval resources across two fronts at once, and what happens next. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp