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Iran deepens ties with Houthis, Tehran envoy reappears in Yemen amid conflict escalation

Iran’s envoy to the Houthis resurfaced in Sana’a as the militia pushes for a Tehran air route and signals Iran’s effort to preserve its regional axis after major losses.

Yemen's Houthi loyalists chant slogans as they participate in a protest staged to show support to Iran against the U.S.-Israel war on March 27, 2026 in Sana'a, Yemen.
HOUTHI SUPPORTERS hold up weapons as they demonstrate in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026.

Yemen condemns Iran for operating flight to transport Houthis to Khamenei's funeral in Tehran

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the Middle East war, in the capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026.

How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars

Yemenis brandish weapons and copies of the Koran, Islam's holy book, during a demonstration over remarks made by a candidate for the US Senate on the Koran in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is under Houthi control on December 19, 2025.

Houthi leaders absent from public events amid rising concerns following Israeli strikes - report


Houthi court sentences 17 to death for alleged espionage for Israel, US, Saudi Arabia

Seventeen people were sentenced to death by a Houthi court over accusations of providing intelligence to foreign powers including Israel and the US.

A child gestures with a mock weapon as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 8, 2025; illustrative.

UN staff member detained after Houthis raided offices in Sanaa, UN spokesperson says

UN condemns Houthi detentions of staff in Yemen, with 59 held as security forces raid offices, seizing equipment, making aid delivery harder.

Houthi terrorists lead detained people on the day of their release in Sanaa, Yemen, January 25, 2025; illustrative.

Houthi terrorists raid UN premises in Yemen, detain at least 11 people, reports say

In recent days, Israel struck a group of top Houthi military officials in Sanaa who were watching the Houthi leader give a nationally televised speech. 

People stand outside a fuel station one day after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2025.

Israel's airstrike on Houthi leadership, and what it means for Yemen's future - analysis

Israel's airstrikes on August 28 targeted Houthi leaders in Yemen, killing their Prime Minister. The strike has raised questions about the legitimacy of the Houthi-led government.

President of Yemen Rashad al-Alimi addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi, eight ministers killed in IAF Thursday strike

The Houthis further announced that ministers who were present were seriously and moderately injured in the strike and are receiving medical treatment. 

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi.

Houthi PM, defense officials likely killed in IDF strike on Sanaa, Yemen

Increasing likelihood that Houthi defense minister, military chief were killed as their leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, was giving a televised speech.

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Israel strikes in Yemen's capital, targets area of presidential complex, missile bases

A security source confirmed to the 'Post' that Israel is carrying out airstrikes in Sanaa in response to Friday’s missile launch by the Houthis toward Israeli territory.

Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa,  August 24, 2025

IDF strikes Houthi energy infrastructure, including Haziz power station in Sanaa

At least two explosions were heard in the Yemeni capital Sanaa near a power station, residents said early on Sunday.

 Smoke billows on the horizon following an Israeli airstrike on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa, May 6, 2025

Investigation exposes X, WhatsApp as hotbeds for arms trade involving Houthis, US weapons

TTP identified 130 Yemen-based X accounts that were advertising a range of weapons, including high-powered rifles, grenade launchers, and other military-grade arms.

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025

Yemeni civilians lament 'reckless' Houthi attack on Israel's airport - analysis

Yemen is suffering heavy losses as a result of the Houthis' “reckless adventures, which have prompted Israeli strikes that have destroyed the country's most vital facilities," the report says.

 A VIEW of missiles during a military parade held by the Houthis on September 21 to mark the anniversary of their takeover in Sanaa, Yemen.