The Middle East is once again on the brink of war. Yemen’s Houthis are escalating attacks, Israel is intensifying strikes, and a leaked U.S. plan reveals preparations to target Houthi strongholds. With Netanyahu pushing for a strike on Iran and Trump’s ties to pro-Israel lobbyists, the question looms—will the U.S. be drawn into a direct conflict with Iran? Ananya Dutta analyzes the battle lines, the shifting global alliances, and the economic and political risks that could shape the outcome.