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] .
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...
Houthi movement | Yemen, Rebels, Red Sea Attacks, & Religion
6 days ago · Houthi rebels, engaged in civil war in Yemen with the support of Iran, made attempts to strike Israel and attack ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in response to the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. (more)
Confronting the Houthis: How powerful are Yemen’s rebel rulers? - BBC
Since the Houthis seized power, Yemen, already the poorest Arab nation, has been torn apart by a catastrophic civil war. An estimated 150,000 people have been killed, along with millions made...
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships? - BBC
Mar 15, 2024 · Neighbouring Saudi Arabia feared the Houthis would take over Yemen and make it a satellite of its rival, Iran. It formed a coalition of Arab countries that intervened in the war.
Who Are the Houthis, and Why Are the U.S. and Israel Attacking …
Dec 31, 2024 · The Houthis are Shiite militants who have been fighting Yemen’s government for about two decades. They overran the Yemeni capital, Sana, in 2014, forcing the country’s internationally...
US carries out strikes against Houthis in Yemen, defense official …
Nov 10, 2024 · The US carried out a series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen late Saturday evening, according to a US defense official, targeting numerous weapons storage facilities across at least...
US B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen - CNN
Oct 16, 2024 · The US carried out a round of strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday evening, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, targeting five underground weapons storage...
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.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels: Who Are They and What Is Their Goal? - TIME
Jan 12, 2024 · The Houthi rebels are one of two main factions controlling territory amidst Yemen’s ongoing civil war. Currently, they control the Western coast of the country, including its capital city, Sana’a.