Houthis: From Origins to Challenge
The Houthis, a Yemeni armed movement that originated in Saada under the leadership of Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi, has evolved from a religious movement into an influential military and political force in Yemen. They are currently expanding along the western coast and the Gulf of Aden, controlling strategic areas such as Mīyun Island and the Moca port. The movement receives support from Iran and is part of the axis of resistance. They conduct extensive missile and drone strikes against military and civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, with ongoing military escalation in strategic regions. Their relations with the international community are strained due to their expansion and defiance of international navigation. Their attacks on facilities in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait have disrupted global trade and threatened international shipping security. Meanwhile, fierce air and ground battles are escalating between Yemeni forces and the Saudi-led coalition, with the Houthis’ recent escalation indicating a broader expansion plan amid deteriorating military and diplomatic situations in the region.
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