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How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer

The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, in Sanaa on April 8, 2026, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East war.
Iran-aligned Houthi fighters occupy a firing position in a screengrab from a video said to show Houthi fighters attacking Saudi-backed forces in the location given by the source as al Jawf governorate, Yemen.

Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis

Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, September 14, 2026.

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HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September.

Houthis begin mobilization for offensive in southern Yemen - report


Yemen's Houthis claim attack on four ships at Israel's Haifa port

Houthi spokesperson: The ships belonged to companies that "violated the ban on entering the ports of occupied Palestine."

 FILE PHOTO: A Houthi fighter stands on the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

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Merchant vessel reports explosion in its vicinity off Yemen's Aden • UAV targets truck in aerial attack in al Bukamal region in eastern Syria • Reports of Shifa Hospital repairs in the Gaza Strip.

 IDF operating in the Gaza Strip, June 21, 2024

Houthis detain Yemeni staff for UN, US organizations

"We're pursuing all available channels to secure the safe and unconditional release of all of them as rapidly as possible," said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

  Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, chants slogans after he delivered a statement on the group's latest attacks during a rally held to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen May 24, 2024

Explosion near vessel in Red Sea off Yemen, security firm says

The US military said on Thursday it had destroyed eight Houthi drones and two uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea in the past 24 hours.

 Protesters, largely Houthi supporters, hold rifles, as they rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sanaa, Yemen May 31, 2024.

Days of protests over power outages rock Aden

Individuals told international media that they witnessed authorities attacking the crowds, beating protesters with batons and blocking off the city.

 Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024.

Israel-Hamas war day 214: What's going on in Gaza?

Hamas releases propaganda video • Rockets fired at Israel following Rafah op • Son of Hamas leader warns ceasefire is a 'trap'

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Israel-Hamas war day 213: What's going on in Gaza?

Protests calling for hostage deal in Tel Aviv • Hamas will weigh options amid Rafah operation • Hezbollah claims to target Golan Heights

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Missiles attack inflicts damage to vessel SW of Yemen's Mokha

The tanker, which was not identified by name, was en route from Pimorsk, Russia, to Vadinar, India, when it was attacked, Ambrey said in its advisory note.

 Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024.

Yemen's Houthis say they launched missiles, drones at two Israeli vessels

The Houthis have continued to disrupt global shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing shipping firms to re-route longer and more expensive journeys, and impacting global trade.

 Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024.

The emerging power vacuum in the Middle East is upon us - opinion

The Gaza war has also reshuffled the cards and highlighted the danger of a power vacuum emerging in this chaotic region.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen March 29, 2024.