Iran is reportedly pulling its forces out of Yemen and reducing its support for the Houthis in response to intensive US airstrikes on the rebel group. The decision is aimed at avoiding escalation if an Iranian soldier is killed in the airstrikes. Iran is now focusing on how to respond to US President Donald Trump and his threats. The US has been conducting near-daily strikes on rebel-held areas of Yemen to prevent the Houthis from attacking commercial shipping in support of Hamas. The Houthis have resumed their attacks on shipping after a ceasefire in Gaza earlier this year.