Houthis

Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says

Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.
Newly recruited Houthi soldiers march during the funeral of Houthi fighters killed during recent fighting against government forces, in Sanaa, Yemen, December 6, 2021.

Yemeni gov't troops suffer heavy losses as coordinated Houthi strikes kill at least 30

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran is losing its proxies and winning time for the bomb - opinion

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Shipping traffic slows in Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker


Iran must rollback its nuclear, missile program - opinion

Ceasefire with Iran isn't enough; lasting security requires Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions and missile development program.

 THEN-US PRESIDENT Barack Obama delivers a statement about the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six major world powers, as his vice president, Joe Biden, looks on, in the East Room of the White House, in July 2015.

Houthis signal return, warn of broader regional escalation

The Houthis have declared that Yemen will not remain neutral in the Middle East conflict and are preparing to turn the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and even the Indian Ocean into active theaters of war.

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026

Houthi official threw 13-year-old girl down well, killing her, after marital dispute

A Houthi official in Yemen allegedly murders his 13-year-old daughter in a brutal act following a divorce dispute with his ex-wife.

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, in the capital Sanaa on April 3, 2026.

US-Israel war with Iran reshapes global alliances, benefits Russia - opinion

If there are any winners during the war with Iran, one may be Vladimir Putin, the man Trump has frequently called his “good friend.”

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Iran-backed Houthis accused of recruiting children in summer camps for combat training

The footage of the camps was allegedly taken in the Houthi-controlled Amran Governorate, the same area embroiled in deadly tribal clashes in recent days.

Houthi soldiers stand guard as people detained by the Houthis wait for their release in Sanaa, Yemen January 25, 2025.

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Saudi officials appear to be weighing not only the direct risks in the Gulf, but also the possibility that Iran could respond through allied forces elsewhere in the region.

US President Donald Trump and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia interact during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, US, November 19, 2025.

What Iran refused in ceasefire talks that sank a deal

An American official told The Jerusalem Post at the conclusion of talks in Pakistan that the gaps between the United States and Iran remained wide. “They were really not close to an agreement.”

US Vice President JD Vance waves after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview

The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.

Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.

Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN

Senior Houthi leader Mohammed Ali Al Houthi, also said that the group will uphold its ceasefire with the United States, as long as the US “adheres to its commitment to halt its aggression."

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues

Israel’s population struggles with depression amid ongoing conflict, crises - opinion

Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, March 23, 2026.