SECONDARY PRESSURE POINT FROM TRUMP’S NEW MAXIMUM PRESSURE SANCTIONS: Europeans use “nuclear deal” leverage to press Iran to withdraw support of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
To shield Iran from new US sanctions, the European powers have been pressing Tehran to be less aggressive in the region, including in the civil war in Yemen.
“The Iranians have given indications that they are now willing to offer their services to liaise with Al Houthis to move forward,” said a European official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Here’s background on applying “maximum pressure” to Iran.
UPDATE: Link fixed. Sorry.