Houthis - Wikipedia
The Houthis, [a] also known as the Houthi movement and officially the Ansar Allah, [b] is a Zaydi Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is …
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.
Houthi movement | Yemen, Rebels, Red Sea Attacks, & Religion
Jan 26, 2025 · 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 …
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 …
Confronting the Houthis: How powerful are Yemen’s rebel rulers? - BBC
Feb 3, 2024 · 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 …
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 …
UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels' stronghold in Yemen …
1 day ago · The Iranian-backed Houthis have been fighting Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, since 2014, when they took control of …
National Counterterrorism Center | Terrorist Groups
The Huthis opposed Yemen’s support for the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Starting in 2004, the Huthis led an insurgency against the Yemeni Government, and in 2014, the Huthis took control …
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red …
Dec 19, 2023 · Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
Confronting the Houthis: How powerful are Yemen’s rebel rulers?
Feb 3, 2024 · 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 …