Why the chaos in Yemen could force Obama to take a harder line with Iran

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. . . "As chaos and sectarian bloodshed have spread, the White House is facing heavy pressure from its traditional Sunni Arab allies, Congress and some in the U.S. military to confront Iran more forcefully over its support for militant groups.

"Such a pivot carries big risks for the White House, which doesn’t want to be drawn into a worsening conflict between Sunnis and Shiites that its policies didn’t start and that it cannot stop. “We’ve always had concerns about Iran’s destabilizing behavior and abetting some of the worst actors in the region,” said a senior administration official who was authorized to speak on the issue, but not be quoted by name. “We also have a realization of the precise limitations of how much we can impact that behavior.”

"In recent days Saudi planes and Egyptian warships have launched attacks against Iranian-backed, Shiite rebels in Yemen. The United States has supported the Saudi attacks with intelligence and logistical help." . . .

 If so, then good for the President, sincerely.