Confronting the Houthis: How powerful are Yemen’s rebel rulers?
WEBThe Houthis are a minority group of Yemenis from the mountainous north-west of the country. They take their name from their movement's founder, Hussein Al-Houthi.
Yemen's Enigmatic Houthi Leader Is Fierce Battlefield Commander
WEBJan 12, 2024 · DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) - Abdul Malik al-Houthi, enigmatic leader of Yemen's Houthi fighters whose attacks on Red Sea shipping have drawn fire from the U.S. and British militaries, created...
The Houthi War Machine: From Guerrilla War to State Capture
WEBIn the first six years, the Houthis fought an increasingly effective guerrilla war in their mountainous home provinces, but after 2010, they metamorphosed into the most powerful military entity in the country, capturing the three largest cities in Yemen.
Houthi Explainer: Military Arsenal - The Iran Primer
WEBJul 22, 2024 · By late 2023, the Houthis were confident enough to attack U.S. warships in the Red Sea. The Houthis became the first group to fire anti-ship ballistic missiles, although most attacks on commercial ships and warships were unsuccessful.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships? - BBC
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Houthi fighters hijacked a British-owned and Japanese-operated ship in the Red Sea on 19 November. Houthi rebels have launched more than 40 attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf...
US Navy faces most intense combat since WWII against Houthi …
WEBJun 14, 2024 · The U.S.-led campaign against the Houthi rebels, overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, its leaders and experts told The Associated Press.
Who are the Houthis? Why did the US and UK retaliate? | AP News
WEBJan 12, 2024 · WHO ARE THE HOUTHIS? Houthi rebels swept down from their northern stronghold in Yemen and seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014, launching a grinding war. A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to try to restore Yemen’s exiled, internationally recognized government to power.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels: Who Are They and What Is Their Goal? - TIME
WEBJan 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,...
Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the US ... - The Seattle Times
WEBDec 6, 2023 · When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back.
Who Are the Houthis? The Militia Firing on Ships in the Red Sea
WEBDec 19, 2023 · A once-scrappy tribal group, the Houthis have taken over much of northern Yemen since they stormed Sana in 2014, gradually increasing their military capabilities and effectively winning a war...
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