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Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance.
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City in Janad, Yemen
Taiz is a city in southwestern Yemen. It is located in the Yemeni highlands, near the port city of Mocha on the Red Sea, at an elevation of about 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. It is the capital of Taiz Governorate. As of 2023, the city has an estimated population of approximately 940,600 residents, making it the third largest city in Yemen.
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Saudi-backed government announces campaign involving 100,000 troops to retake strategic territory and Bab el-Mandab Strait; Houthis threaten key supply route to Taiz and claim missile, drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Yemen's government launched a major offensive Sunday as Houthi missiles struck Riyadh and Saudi jets pounded Sanaa. Here's what's driving the escalation.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced the start of military operations to retake territory held by the Iran-aligned Houthis, as government forces said they were conducting strikes in the capital Sanaa and the Houthi stronghold of Saada.