Houthi movement - Wikipedia
The Houthi movement, [a] officially the Ansar Allah, [b] is a Zaydi Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydi Shias, with their namesake leadership being drawn largely from the Houthi tribe. [95] The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human ...
Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group
Jan 12, 2024 · The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah (supporters of God), are an armed group that control most parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and some of the western and northern areas close to...
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships? - BBC
Mar 15, 2024 · Saudi Arabia and the US say Iran has smuggled weapons - including drones, and cruise and ballistic missiles - to the Houthis during Yemen's civil war in violation of a UN arms embargo.
Who Are the Houthis and Why Is the U.S. and Israel Attacking …
Dec 31, 2024 · For more than a year, the Houthis, an Iranian-backed militant group that controls northern Yemen, have been firing drones and missiles at Israel, and disrupting trade with attacks on commercial...
Yemen, Rebels, Red Sea Attacks, & Religion - Britannica
3 days ago · By early 2020 the Houthis had gained the upper hand, while economic uncertainty from the emerging COVID-19 pandemic weighed on Saudi Arabia’s willingness to fight. The conflict began to taper in intensity with a formal cease-fire in place throughout much of 2022, after Hadi resigned and handed control to a presidential council.
Confronting the Houthis: How powerful are Yemen’s rebel rulers? - BBC
The Houthis continue to confound some of the world's most powerful militaries. They are still firing missiles at any international shipping they consider linked to the US, UK or Israel, as well...
Who are the Houthis? Why did the US and UK retaliate? | AP News
Jan 12, 2024 · Here’s a look at the Houthis and their increasing attacks, and why the U.S. believes it is more acceptable to bomb some Iranian-linked targets than others. WHO ARE THE HOUTHIS? Houthi rebels swept down from their northern stronghold in Yemen and seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014, launching a grinding war.
EXPLAINER: Who Are the Houthis? And What’s at Stake in the Red …
Jan 12, 2024 · Who are the Houthis? And what’s the crisis roiling the Red Sea region? The U.S. and its allies conducted airstrikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Terrorist Designation of the Houthis - United States Department of State
Jan 17, 2024 · The Department of State today is announcing the designation of Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, effective 30 days from today.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea? - NPR
Dec 5, 2023 · The Iran-backed rebel group has attacked multiple ships in the Red Sea throughout December. The Houthis control large swaths of Yemen's territory.