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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.
More on Wikipedia ↗Nawal Al-Maghafi Senior international investigations correspondent, Taiz, Yemen (BBC) – “This is the first drone,” said the soldier accompanying us in south-western Yemen. “It’s usually followed by an attack.” The buzzing sound overhead got louder as we took cover under the bushes, before climbing back into the…
Iran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?
Clashes between Yemen's government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi group have intensified on the fronts in Taiz and Lahj, alongside an increase in airstrikes, ground operations, and missile attacks. Meanwhile, the general mobilization measures and military readiness announced by Yemen's leadership are pointing…