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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.

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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 ship in Gulf of Aden, say it could sink

The ship was heading north during its journey from Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates to Varna, Bulgaria, when the attack occurred, Ambrey said in an advisory note.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015

Seafarers can refuse to sail through Red Sea as Houthis step up attacks -industry

Seafarers remain in the firing line, and have already signed agreements to receive double pay when entering the high-risk zones.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015

Oil tanker targeted by missile in Red Sea attack

The vessel experienced an explosion in the vicinity of the vessel and reportedly sustained minor damage, Ambrey reported.

 An American Navy ship seen in the red sea port of Eilat on June 8, 2021.

US forces seize Iranian arms bound for Houthis in Yemen

Over 200 packages containing medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives, unmanned underwater/surface vehicle (UUV/USV) components, and more, had been seized.

 A Houthi follower holds a rocket launcher as others carry a cutout banner, portraying the Galaxy Leader cargo ship which was seized by Houthis, during a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen, February 7, 2024.

Yemen Houthi leader: No ships linked to Israel passed over the past week

Houthi operations in the Red Sea were "legitimate (ones) to help support the people of Gaza and lift the siege being imposed on them," according to a spokesperson for the terror organization.

 The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

Yemen's Houthis hold funeral for 17 members killed during US-UK air strikes

The Houthi campaign has disrupted international shipping, causing some companies to suspend transits through the Red Sea and instead take the much longer, costlier journey around Africa.

 A Houthi follower holds ammunition as he participates in a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen February 7, 2024.

Arrow intercepts missile in Red Sea headed towards Eilat

The Israeli military earlier said its "Arrow" aerial defense system had intercepted a surface-to-surface missile in the Red Sea area on Friday.

 AN ARROW 3 ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod in 2015.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted 'British merchant vessel' in Red Sea

The US and Britain have launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and returned the militia to a list of terrorist groups as turmoil from the Israel-Hamas war spreads through the region.

 The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

Yemen's Houthis attack British oil tanker in Gulf of Aden, fire reported

US and British warplanes, ships and submarines have launched dozens of air strikes across Yemen against Houthi forces in retaliation.

 Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023.

US denies Yemen's Houthis claim of attack on US military cargo ship in Gulf of Aden

The Houthi movement earlier in the day said its forces had launched a missile attack on Ocean Jazz in the Gulf of Aden.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023