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Houthi Rise: Threat to Red Sea
The Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement has evolved over more than three decades from a religious movement in Saada, northern Yemen, into a military and political force that controls Sana'a and vast areas, and influences international maritime security through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The movement's activities began in the 1980s with religious and Zaidi religious practices, developing into a political and military movement after targeting the Yemeni regime. Since 2004, it has fought six rounds of war against the government and benefited from alliances with Ali Abdullah Saleh. After seizing control of Sana'a in 2014, hostilities intensified with the Saudi-led coalition and the alleged support of Iran, especially following their expanded military operations within Yemen, attacks on Red Sea ports, and notably targeting shipping and commerce vessels. These actions caused significant disruptions to international shipping routes and increased costs. By 2026, the Houthis launched attacks on ships and facilities, imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, and escalated military operations, advancing toward Myeon Island and strategic areas in the Red Sea. These developments heightened the risks of disrupting global trade, amid limited international support and ongoing security operations to counter their threats.
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